Annual Report

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Annual Report

annual report 2012/ 13
Contents
02 /
Corporate
Profile
03 /
Corporate
Directory
04 /
Executive
Chairman’s
Review
06 /
Chief Executive
Officer’s Report
08 /
Geographical
Presence
09 /
Corporate
Structure
10 /
Group Five-Year
Financial
Summary
12 /
Board of
Directors
16 /
Senior
Management
18 /
Brand
Highlights
36 /
Operations
Directory
37 /
Corporate
Governance
46 /
Financial
Contents
118 /
Statistics of
Shareholdings
120 /
Notice of Annual
General Meeting
Corporate
Profile
With a rich heritage dating back to 1959,
SGX-listed F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd is
an industry leader in brand building and
management, and development of retail
and distribution networks for international
luxury and lifestyle brands across Asia.
Headquartered in Singapore and listed on
the Singapore Exchange since November
1996, F J Benjamin has offices in eight
cities, manages over 20 iconic brands and
operates 212 stores.
The Group employs over 3,000 employees
and runs three core businesses:
Luxury and Lifestyle Fashion
Retailing and Distribution
F J Benjamin exclusively retails and
distributes brands such as Banana
Republic, Catherine Deane, Céline,
Gap, Givenchy, Goyard, Guess, La
Senza, RAOUL, Sheridan and VNC
across various territories.
Its retail footprint includes Southeast
Asia and Hong Kong. It distributes
in-house labels RAOUL and
Catherine Deane through pointsof-sale across Europe, the United
States and the Middle East.
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F J Benjamin
Timepiece Distribution
F J Benjamin exclusively distributes
timepiece brands – Bell & Ross,
ChronoSwiss, Converse, Devon,
Girard-Perregaux, Gc, Guess, Marc
Ecko, Nautica, Rado, Victorinox
Swiss Army and Vulcain across Asia.
Creative And Design
F J Benjamin’s Creative & Design
division handles the design and
manufacturing of RAOUL.
Corporate
Director y
SHARE REGISTRAR
Boardroom Corporate & Advisory
Services Pte Ltd
50 Raffles Place
#32-01 Singapore Land Tower
Singapore 048623
AUDITORS
Directors
Mr Frank Benjamin
Executive Chairman
Mr Keith Tay Ah Kee
Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Mr Eli Manasseh (Nash)
Benjamin
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Douglas Jackie Benjamin
Executive Director
Ms Karen Chong Mee Keng
Executive Director
Mr Reggie Thein
Independent Director
Ms Wong Ai Fong
Mr Chew Kwee San
Mr Daniel Ong Jen Yaw
COMPANY SECRETARY
Ms Karen Chong Mee Keng
Ernst & Young LLP
One Raffles Quay
North Tower Level 18
Singapore 048583
Partner: Mr Vincent Toong Weng Sum
(since financial year ended 30 June 2013)
REGISTERED OFFICE
10 Science Park Road
#04-01 The Alpha
Singapore Science Park II
Singapore 117684
Tel
: (65) 6737 0155
Fax
: (65) 6732 9616
Email: [email protected]
Website : www.fjbenjamin.com
SOLICITORS
Drew & Napier LLC
10 Collyer Quay
#10-01 Ocean Financial Centre
Singapore 049315
PRINCIPAL BANKERS
Citibank Berhad
DBS Bank Ltd
Malayan Banking Berhad
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd
RHB Bank Berhad
Standard Chartered Bank
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation Limited
Annual Report 2012/13
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Executive
Chairman’s Review
Dear Shareholders
For the current
financial year
ending 30 June
2014, our regional
retail footprint will
expand almost
eight per cent to
450,810 sq. feet,
or a total of 230
stores from 212
in FY 2013.
The financial year under review has been
one of the most challenging for the F J
Benjamin Group since the global financial
crisis in 2009. The results reflected the
volatile times in which we operate. The
Board and I are fully cognisant of the need
to be nimble and flexible to overcome the
business environment we now face.
While we try to manage our earnings
to avoid sharp fluctuations, external
conditions are beyond our control.
We want to assure shareholders that
despite the challenging 12 months, our
fundamental strategy remains unchanged
and our core focus continues to be that
of improving growth prospects, reducing
risks and delivering enhanced returns to
our shareholders.
Our luxury timepiece business was the
main drag on earnings for the financial
year ended 30 June 2013 (FY 2013)
and its weak performance masked
the underlying strength in our fashion
business. The subdued sentiment in
China, affecting consumer spending, is
one of the main reasons for the decline
in Group profitability. This has had an
effect on our business in Hong Kong
and Taiwan, where the Group’s mainstay
is luxury timepieces. The sales in these
markets declined 31%, dragging down
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F J Benjamin
overall turnover, and more importantly our
profitability. This downturn came about
quite suddenly and affected the watch and
jewelry industry. As orders for goods are
placed many months in advance, we found
ourselves with more inventory than required.
We are hopeful that in the current financial
year, the situation will stabilise sufficiently to
enable us to clear our stock.
The Group’s fashion business continues to
perform credibly, in spite of the dampened
consumer outlook and reduced spending
in the lifestyle arena. The luxury business
continues to be buoyant and the Group
will see enhanced performance of its total
fashion business from FY 2014, with the
addition of two important international luxury
brands – Tom Ford and Valextra – in addition
to opening more stores for Goyard, Celine
and Givenchy. Superdry, a British clothing
brand which has developed a cult following
among the young and trendy, will be added
to our existing fashion lifestyle business,
which includes Guess, Gap and La Senza.
The Group’s strength has always been in
identifying brands that are relevant to our
markets and we believe that the new labels
we have signed this year will position us
well to benefit from the growing affluence of
Asian consumers. For the current financial
year ending 30 June 2014, our regional retail
footprint will expand almost eight per cent to
450,810 sq. feet, or a total of 230 stores from
212 in FY 2013.
It has been an exciting year for our in-house
flagship brand, RAOUL, as it executes its
franchise strategy and continues to make
inroads into the American and European
markets. Although we started RAOUL as a
mens’ shirt business 11 years ago, focusing
on sales through our own retail stores in
South East Asia, we have since expanded
RAOUL into a brand with full women’s and
men’s product range. In 2010, we started to
market RAOUL internationally and garnered
much media support. We established
showrooms in New York and Milan and a
sampling facility in Shenzen. Today, RAOUL
can be found in leading stores including
Saks, Harrod’s, Ka Da Ve, La Rinascente
and over 150 international accounts.
We were very successful in garnering
international media coverage in key titles
and celebrity endorsements, to drive
brand awareness and sales. RAOUL is at a
nascent stage of international expansion and
with each season we are encouraged by the
moderate growth in sales. Towards this end,
we have signed franchisees in China & Sri
Lanka with ongoing negotiations with other
parties elsewhere.
While the business of franchising and
distributing brands will always be a key
feature of F J Benjamin’s business model,
management is also taking a long-term
view with regards to the Group owning its
own brands and intellectual property. There
are various compelling reasons for this
view, not least of which is to create export
opportunities and reduce the risks of being
overly dependent on Asia.
The Board has recommended a first and
final dividend payout of half a cent per
ordinary share (tax-exempt one-tier), totalling
$2.8 million.
Looking ahead, I have every confidence that
our disciplined approach to executing our
business plans and our focus on positioning
the Group for long-term growth, will help us
develop our business in a sustainable and
worthy manner. We also believe in giving
back to the community we serve. In the last
three years, we have donated $150,000
to the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and
Singapore Symphony Orchestra to develop
young local talent.
Finally, I wish to thank our management
and staff for their dedication and hard work
in staying the course with us. I am grateful
for the support of our landlords, bankers,
business partners and associates. My
appreciation also goes to my fellow Board
members whose wise counsel and guidance
helped steer the company through the year.
FRANK BENJAMIN
Executive Chairman
F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd
During the financial year under review, the
Group added nett 19 stores, including 11
in Indonesia where our new shoes and
accessories brand, VNC, is doing well.
Turnover in FY 2013 slipped 5% to $373.4
million while net profit fell 70% to $4.04
million. Operating expenses rose 3% to
$163.6 million due, in large part, to higher
rentals and store expansion. Our balance
sheet remained sound although net gearing
rose to 53% as we continue to expand our
network in the region.
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During the year under review, we
expanded the Group’s distribution
network in the region to 212 stores.
We opened a net total of 19 stores,
with a net opening of seven stores in
Singapore, increasing our footprint in
the most prestigious shopping malls in
the city-state, and two in Malaysia. In
Indonesia where we continue to chalk
up double-digit growth, we opened a net
total of 11 stores. In line with our strategy
to remain only in the best locations, we
closed one store in Hong Kong.
Chief Executive
Officer ’s Report
Dear Shareholders
Sales for the
Group’s fashion
business rose 4%
to $262.9 million,
while sales for
timepieces fell
22% to $109.8
million.
A dramatic decline in luxury spending in
China, a slowdown in economic growth
across the region and subdued trading
conditions affected our business for the
financial year ended 30 June 2013
(FY 2013).
Overall, Group turnover declined with
the timepiece business in North Asia
suffering the sharpest drop as Chinese
tourists reduced spending on luxury
watches. The timepiece business in
South East Asia also fell for the same
reasons, but to a lesser extent. While
retail margins came under some
pressure, higher margins from our
distribution and export business helped
keep overall gross margins at the same
level as last year at 43%. The reduction
in revenue resulted in excess inventory
mainly in timepieces, which is presently
being reduced.
As we move through the new financial
year, we expect sentiment to pick up
in the run-up to Christmas/ Chinese
New Year, which is traditionally a busy
period. In the meantime, we remain
focused on building our network of
stores in the region, staying attuned to
local market sentiment and trends and
bringing in new and relevant brands to
consumers in the region.
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F J Benjamin
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Group’s financial performance
reflected the challenging market
conditions.
• Turnover slipped 5% to $373.4 million,
as sales for the timepiece business
in North Asia declined due to slower
economic growth in China and weak
tourist spending.
• Operating profit was down 62% to
$7.54 million.
• Net profit dropped 70% to $4.04
million.
• Gross margins remained at the 43%
level.
• Cost-to-revenue ratio rose to 44%
from 40% last year.
By business segment, the fashion
business remained the mainstay of
Group turnover, accounting for 70.4%
of total turnover, up from 64.0% the
previous year. The timepiece business
accounted for 29.4%, with the
remaining 0.2% from licensing. Sales
for the Group’s fashion business rose
4% to $262.9 million, while sales for
timepieces fell 22% to $109.8 million.
In terms of sales by country and
region, fashion sales in South
East Asia increased by 4%, while
timepiece sales contracted by 10%
compared with the previous year.
Sales in Indonesia in both fashion and
timepieces were strong, rising 13%
from the previous year on the back of
buoyant domestic demand.
While Indonesia faces some
challenges on the economic
front, especially with a growing
current account deficit, long-term
consumption remains intact, with a
burgeoning middle class the engine
driving the country’s growth. We
are optimistic of increasing our
market share there by introducing
new brands to the market as well
as pursuing organic growth with our
existing labels.
In North Asia, sales of watches fell
31% to $53.5 million as Chinese
tourists held back on spending due
to slower economic growth and
tighter credit conditions. Management
believes the long-term fundamentals
of the timepiece business are sound
especially as the number of Chinese
tourists travelling abroad is expected
to continue with double-digit growth
in 2014. Management will be vigilant
in monitoring changes in consumer
preferences and will be on the lookout
to add new brands that will appeal to
Asian buyers.
The cost of operations rose mainly
due to the expansion of our store
network, higher rentals and other
operating expenses. Operating
expenses rose 3% to $163.6 million.
We remain determined to manage our
costs but not at the expense of the
quality of our services.
RETAIL NETWORK
As at 30 June 2013, the Group’s retail
network comprised of 212 stores in
total, up from 193 the previous year.
This included 35 stores in Singapore,
67 in Malaysia, and four in Hong
Kong, all of which we operated
directly; and 106 in Indonesia
operated by our joint venture partner.
The total square footage space
occupied by our stores rose 11.5%
to 416,000 sq. feet. We constantly
monitor and review the number of
stores and the quality of the space
leased to ensure that we are in the
best malls.
Capital expenditure rose 26% to
$10.7 million from $8.5 million in
the last financial year, mainly due to
the opening of new outlets and the
refurbishment of stores.
BRANDS
The Group is on course to open a
Goyard store in Singapore in the
prime Orchard Road area in time
for the Christmas quarter of 2013.
Goyard is one of France’s most
established luxury luggage and bag
labels. We are happy to announce
that we have secured distribution
rights to three prestigious global
brands: Tom Ford, Valextra and
Superdry.
For Tom Ford, we will open a
flagship store in Marina Bay Sands
in January 2014. Modelled on the
brand’s Madison Avenue store in
New York, the Singapore boutique
will carry the complete range of
men’s and women’s ready-towear and accessories, eyewear,
fragrance, beauty and fine jewellery.
The Group will also open a Tom
Ford store in Jakarta in the second
half of 2015.
Luxury Italian leather goods label
Valextra will be making its presence
felt by the end of 2013 with the
opening of a stand-alone store
in Singapore’s premier Paragon
Shopping Centre that will carry the
entire range of luxurious hand bags,
wallets, luggage.
Our in-house flagship brand RAOUL
continues to gain momentum in the
US and Europe. We also signed
franchise agreements for RAOUL
in China and Sri Lanka. These
developments are further proof that
the brand is gaining recognition as
an international fashion brand while
still being a fashion staple in Asian
markets as well. We also recently
signed up Paris-based celebrity
shoe designer Raphael Young as
the Accessory Designer for RAOUL.
The partnership should see an
expanded range of leather goods
under the RAOUL label in the Pre
Fall 2014 collection.
OUTLOOK
While we continue to grow our
business in FY 2014 by planning
new store openings and adding
new labels, we will be prudent
in managing our business risks
and costs as we focus on growth
opportunities.
APPRECIATION
I would like to extend my
appreciation to all the management
and staff of the Group who have
worked tirelessly in these trying
market conditions. I am also
grateful to our principals, business
associates, partners and landlords
for their support. We will endeavour
to do our best for this coming year.
We also signed a 10-year
exclusive distribution agreement
for Singapore and Malaysia for the
British label Superdry. Three stores
are scheduled to open in Kuala
Lumpur by early 2014. We are
currently looking for appropriate retail
opportunities in Singapore.
Organic growth continues to drive
our fashion business. We also
renewed distribution agreements
for La Senza, Guess and Guess
Accessories.
ELI MANASSEH (NASH)
BENJAMIN
07
Geographical
Presence
New York
Milan
Shanghai
Taiwan
04 Hong Kong
67 Malaysia
35 Singapore
106 Indonesia
Showrooms/Offices
RETAIL FOOTPRINT
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Hong Kong
Australia
Total
08
F J Benjamin
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
32
55
75
3
1
166
28
65
95
5
–
193
35
67
106
4
–
212
Offices
Corporate
Structure
F J Benjamin (Singapore)
Singapore
F.J.B. Investment
F J Benjamin Lifestyle
100%
F J Benjamin
Leading Watch Concepts
F J Benjamin Concepts
100%
F J Benjamin
Holdings Ltd
F J Benjamin Ideas
FJD
100%
100%
100%
48%
Devil’s Bar
50%
100%
Fashion Dynamics
International
Fashion Dynamics
Singapore Pte Ltd
100%
100%
Southeast Asia
F J Benjamin (M)
Malaysia
F J Benjamin Lifestyle
100%
100%
F J Benjamin
Luxury Timepieces
100%
Thailand
Indonesia
F.J.Benjamin Concepts (Thailand)
(79% voting rights)
49%
PT Meteor Prima Sejati
Group of Companies
100%
F J Benjamin (H.K.)
F J Benjamin (Shanghai)
100%
100%
Ferro Designs
100%
Hong Kong
BMI (Hong Kong)
Fashion Dynamics HK Ltd
100%
North Asia
Arcangel Limited
60%
Taiwan
F J Benjamin (Taiwan)
UK
Atelier Arcangel Limited
100%
Italy
F J Benjamin Italy S.R.L
100%
Europe
Australia
F J Benjamin (Aust)
USA
F. J. Benjamin Fashions (US)
Active
100%
Investment Holding
100%
100%
100%
Dormant
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Group Five-Year
Financial Summar y
Profit/(Loss) Before Taxation ($’000)
Turnover ($‘000)
393,237
400,000
373,403
353,918
19,670
20,000
2.44
2.5
2.28
17,042
350,000
300,000
Basic Earnings/(Loss) (cents)
2.0
15,000
299,896
289,355
1.45
1.5
250,000
9,226
10,000
7,293
1.0
200,000
0.78
5,000
150,000
0.5
100,000
0
(2,069)
0.0
50,000
0
FY 09
10
11
12
13
-5,000
Shareholders’ Equity ($‘000)
150,000
137,085
133,951
131,434
131,306
131,826
120,000
FY 09
10
11
12
13
-0.5
NTA per share (cents)
25
FY 09
10
23.11
11
12
13
Dividend per share (cents)
2.00
24.10
23.18
(0.47)
2.00
2.00
23.55
23.09
20
1.50
90,000
15
1.00
1.00
60,000
10
0.50
0.50
0.50
30,000
0
10
5
FY 09
F J Benjamin
10
11
12
13
0
FY 09
10
11
12
13
0.00
FY 09
10
11
12
13
Turnover by Business Segment
Turnover by Geographical Segment
64%
22%
251.8 mil
86.2 mil
2%
0%
FY 2012
FY 2012
0.8 mil
6.3 mil
76%
36%
300.7 mil
140.6 mil
71%
17%
262.9 mil
61.6 mil
0%
FY 2013
2%
FY 2013
0.7 mil
8.3 mil
29%
81%
109.8 mil
Fashion
Licensing
Timepieces
PROFIT & LOSS
Turnover
Operating Profit before Borrowing Costs
and Exceptional Items
Borrowing Costs
Exceptional Items
Share of Results of Associates/Joint Venture
Profit/(Loss) Before Taxation
Profit/(Loss) After Taxation
and Non-controlling Interest
Basic Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (cents)
Operating Margin (%)
BALANCE SHEET
Non-Current Assets
Net Current Assets
Shareholders’ Equity attributable to
owners of the parent
Net Debt/(Net Cash)
Return on Equity (%)
Net Debt to Equity
Net Tangible Assets Per Share (cents)
Dividend Per Share (cents)
303.5 mil
Southeast Asia
North Asia
Others
2009
$'000
2010
$'000
2011
$'000
2012
$'000
2013
$'000
299,896
289,355
353,918
393,237
373,403
1,992
9,558
18,102
22,046
7,014
(1,970)
(3,061)
970
(2,069)
(1,758)
(367)
1,793
9,226
(1,775)
(771)
1,486
17,042
(2,663)
(289)
576
19,670
(3,307)
2,819
767
7,293
(2,661)
8,260
12,963
13,898
4,447
(0.47)
0.7
1.45
3.3
2.28
5.1
2.44
5.6
0.78
1.9
55,266
79,848
43,842
97,582
44,432
90,859
61,920
81,942
55,648
82,834
131,826
137,085
131,434
133,951
131,306
20,151
-2.0
0.15
23.18
(7,356)
6.0
N/A
24.10
7,259
9.9
0.06
23.11
52,108
10.4
0.39
23.55
69,328
3.4
0.53
23.09
0.50
2.00
2.00
1.00
0.50
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Board of
Directors
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F J Benjamin
Mr Frank Benjamin
MR KEITH TAY AH KEE
Date of appointment as Director:
5 June 1973
Date of last re-election:
25 October 2012
Nature of appointment:
Executive
Board committees served on:
Executive Committee (Chairman)
and Nominating Committee
1 August 1996
28 October 2010
Independent
Executive Committee,
Nominating Committee (Chairman)
and Remuneration Committee
Mr Frank Benjamin is the
Executive Chairman and founder
of F J Benjamin. With more
than 50 years of experience in
the retail industry, Mr Benjamin
formulates the Group’s strategy
for growth and future expansion
into new markets. He is also
responsible for defining the
overall strategy and vision
of the Group, and oversees
developmental activities to create
long-term growth drivers and
enhance shareholder value.
Mr Keith Tay is the Non-Executive
Deputy Chairman of the Group.
He was Chairman and Managing
Partner of KPMG Peat Marwick
from 1984 to 1993. He also
serves on the board of the
Singapore International Chamber
of Commerce, of which he was
Chairman from 1995 to 1997.
He is Chairman of Stirling
Coleman Capital Ltd. He sits on
the boards of Rotary Engineering
Limited, SATS Ltd, Singapore
Reinsurance Corporation Ltd,
Singapore Post and YTL Starhill
Global REIT Management
Limited.
MR ELI MANASSEH (NASH)
BENJAMIN
26 July 1973
28 October 2010
Executive
Executive Committee
Mr Eli Manasseh (Nash) Benjamin
is the Chief Executive Officer of
the Group, and has been with F J
Benjamin since 1968. He has over
40 years of experience in the fashion
retail and timepiece distribution
businesses. He is involved in the
formulation of long-term corporate
strategies and policies of the Group,
maintains a close relationship with all
the Group’s principals and oversees
the business development arm of
the Group.
In 2007, Nash was awarded the
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the
Year Award in the Lifestyle category.
He also won the Chief Executive
Officer Award (market cap. below
S$300 million) in 2009 at the
Singapore Corporate Awards.
MR DOUGLAS BENJAMIN
3 November 2000
28 October 2011
Executive
Executive Committee
With F J Benjamin since 1989,
Mr Douglas Benjamin is the Chief
Operating Officer of the Group.
He works closely with Nash
Benjamin to coordinate the Group’s
activities. In addition, he directs the
international expansion of house
label RAOUL and helms the RAOUL
design team in his capacity as cocreative director.
In 2012, Douglas was awarded
the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of
the Year Award in the Lifestyle and
Retail category.
Mr Douglas Benjamin sits on the
board of trustees for the KK Hospital
& Health Endowment Fund.
Mr Benjamin sits on the boards of
the National Museum of Singapore
and St. James Holdings Limited.
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Board of
Directors
14
F J Benjamin
MS KAREN CHONG MEE KENG
MR REGGIE THEIN
1 April 2005
28 October 2011
Executive
Executive Committee
8 July 2002
25 October 2012
Independent
Audit Committee (Chairman),
Remuneration Committee (Chairman)
Ms Karen Chong is the Chief
Financial Officer and Company
Secretary of the Group. She
has been with the Group
since 1997. She is a Fellow of
CPA Australia, Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants
and a member of the Institute
of Singapore Chartered
Accountants. Prior to joining the
Group, she was with a public
accounting firm for several years
and had accumulated more
than 20 years of financial and
operational experience in the
local and overseas retail industry.
Mr Reggie Thein is a member
of the Governing Council of The
Singapore Institute of Directors, a
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and Wales,
and member of the Institute of
Singapore Chartered Accountants.
He was previously a Senior
Partner and Vice-Chairman of
Coopers & Lybrand, a legacy firm
of PricewaterhouseCoopers and
Managing Partner of its consulting
services firm.
MS WONG AI FONG
MR CHEW KWEE SAN
3 November 2000
25 October 2012
Independent
Audit Committee
3 November 2008
25 October 2012
Independent
Audit Committee
(1 st July 2013)
30 November 2011
25 October 2012
Independent
Audit Committee
(1 st July 2013)
Ms Wong Ai Fong was formerly
the General Manager of Marketing
Communications, responsible for
leading the Group's marketing
and public relations in Singapore
as well as its regional markets
between 1994 and 2000. Ms
Wong was previously Director
of Communications, Nokia Asia
Pacific for over 10 years. She has
more than 20 years of marketing
and communications experience
in various industries including
financial services, media,
entertainment and publishing as
well as arts and culture.
Mr Chew is an Executive
Director of the Tecity Group and
Council Member of the Tan Chin
Tuan Foundation. The Tecity
Group was founded by the
late banker and philanthropist,
Tan Sri (Dr) Tan Chin Tuan; its
philanthropic arm is the Tan Chin
Tuan Foundation.
Mr Ong is the Executive
Director of food and beverage
company, Sushi-Tei Pte Ltd.
Mr Ong has over 20 years of
working experience in diverse
fields ranging from banking and
finance, property investment and
development, manufacturing,
cruise operations and food and
beverage business. Mr Ong
sits on the board of St. James
Holdings Ltd.
He sits on the boards of
Malaysia Smelting Corporation
Bhd and the National Council of
Social Service.
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Senior
Management
SINGAPORE
BEN BENJAMIN
IAN LIM
General Manager – Luxury Division
F J Benjamin (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Mr Lim joined the Group in 2009 with 15
years of experience in the fashion and
retail industry. Mr Lim is responsible for the
operations and business development in
Singapore, and also heads the Group's Gap
and Banana Republic business in Singapore,
Malaysia and Indonesia.
ODILE BENJAMIN
Divisional CEO / Creative Director
Fashion Dynamics Singapore Pte Ltd
Mrs Benjamin joined the Group in 1993 and
heads the Creative & Design division, which is
responsible for the design and development of
in-house label RAOUL. Mrs Benjamin has been
instrumental in the brand-building, strategic
and operational direction of the brand.
SAMUEL BENJAMIN
Group Director – Timepiece Division
Mr Benjamin joined the Group in 1991. He
was appointed Senior Vice-President of F J
Benjamin Fashions (U.S.) Inc. in 2009 and
was responsible for the New York office
and the RAOUL operations in the United
States. He relocated back to Singapore in
November 2012.
Mr Benjamin now oversees the operations of
the timepiece businesses in the region.
KIM TIONG QUAH
Director – Wholesale
Mr Quah joined the Group as Product
Manager in 1982 and rose through the ranks,
and now oversees the distribution business of
Sheridan and Guess Handbags.
Mr Benjamin joined the Group in 2005 and is
responsible for the overall business operations
of the Group’s luxury brands Céline, Givenchy
and Goyard as well as the development and
identification of new brands for the division. Mr
Benjamin also oversees the retail operations of
RAOUL in Southeast Asia.
BENJAMIN LIM
General Manager – Lifestyle Timepieces
Mr Lim is responsible for the operations, sales
and marketing of the lifestyle timepieces in
Singapore, which include key brands such as
Guess, Gc, Nautica and Victorinox Swiss Army.
DIMITRI AUBERT
General Manager – Luxury Timepieces
Mr Aubert is responsible for high-end
timepiece labels Girard-Perregaux and Bell &
Ross in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.
Based in Singapore, he oversees the overall
operations of the businesses in these
markets, including sales, brand-building and
growth of the distribution network.
JACQUELINE TEE
General Manager – La Senza
Ms Tee joined the Group in 2005 and is
responsible for the lifestyle brand La Senza in
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Ms Tee
oversees the overall operations as well as the
sales and marketing of the brand.
MALAYSIA
OON LAI YEOH
F J Benjamin (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Mr Yeoh was appointed the CEO of F J
Benjamin (M) Sdn. Bhd. on 12 November 2012
and is responsible for the operations of F J
Benjamin (M) Sdn. Bhd. and its subsidiaries.
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SOON WAI HOOI
DAVID NAM
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer
General Manager
F J Benjamin (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
Commercial Director
F J Benjamin (Hong Kong) Ltd
Mr Hooi joined the Group in 2010 and
oversees the operations as well as the
financial and accounting functions of the
Group’s entities in Malaysia.
CHEE WEI TONG
General Manager – Timepiece Division
Mr Tong joined the Group in 1992 and is
responsible for the business operations,
sales and marketing of the luxury timepieces
in Malaysia.
Cindy Lee
Assistant General Manager – Fashion
Ms Lee joined the Group in 2004 and is
responsible for the business operations and
marketing of the fashion brands in Malaysia.
HONG KONG / CHINA / TAIWAN
TONY FUNG
F J Benjamin (H.K.) Limited
F J Benjamin (Taiwan) Ltd
F J Benjamin (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
With the Group since 1997, Mr Fung is
responsible for the operations, marketing
and distribution of the Group’s timepiece
business in Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland
China and Taiwan.
LYDIA CHAU
Chief Financial Officer
Ms Chau joined the Group in 1996 and is
responsible for overseeing the operations
in Finance, Logistics, Information
Technology and Administration in Hong
Kong, China and Taiwan.
Mr Nam has been with the Group since
2001 and is responsible for the day-to-day
running of the business, marketing and
distribution of timepieces in Mainland China,
as well as the management of the Bell &
Ross business in Hong Kong.
HONG KONG
GARY DEAN strashoon
Mr Strashoon joined the Group in 2011 and
oversees the sourcing and production of the
in-house brand RAOUL.
UNITED STATES
KAREN KATZMAN
President – Sales
F J Benjamin Fashions (U.S.) Inc.
Ms Katzman joined the Group in 2010 and
works closely with Mr Douglas Benjamin to
formulate sales strategies and to develop
relationships with specialty retailers,
on-line retailers and major department
stores in the United States for RAOUL.
ITALY
ROBERT KIMBERGER
Commercial Director
F J Benjamin Italy S.R.L.
Mr Kimberger joined the Group on 1 July 2013
and oversees the RAOUL business in Italy.
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Brand
Highlights
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Catherine Deane, established in London
in 2005, is the Group’s second in-house
label, acquired in August 2010. Known for
her evening, daywear and intricate bridal
dresses, Irish-born Catherine Deane worked in
London. Her craft and skills are a celebration
of traditional dress-making techniques with
contemporary twists.
A key milestone this past year was the opening
of Catherine Deane’s showroom and design
studio in London in February 2013. This will
be ‘operation central’ for Hong Kong, and
importantly will allow the creative team to
get back to their roots. The off-the-hanger
and made-to-measure bridal collection at the
London showroom will tap into the tremendous
growth seen in the Catherine Deane bridal
category in 2013. Since it joined forces with
the US-based Anthropologie group (www.
BHLDN.com) to develop its pioneering online
bridal store concept, it has sold an average of
40 wedding dresses a week, making Catherine
Deane the top-selling designer in its category.
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The brand is also developing other categories
for the bridal market, including veils, bridal belts,
bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride dresses.
Catherine Deane’s exclusive “Etoile”, dress line
continues to develop, and has crossed over
into the bridal category as well. Celebrities
the world over have also been spotted in an
Etoile creation. Several well-known department
stores have also come on-board to boost
Catherine Deane’s distribution network of
over 50 stockists worldwide. They include
Bergdorf Goodman in New York and Fenwicks
in the UK. Bergdorf Goodman launched the
Catherine Deane collection in September 2013
in an exclusive in-store event.
The brand continues to support the South
African charity, The Unlimited Child, where for
every dress sold, a year’s worth of educational
toys are donated to a child in need to
develop their fine motor skills. This support
has garnered much support from both our
customers and the media.
Céline is a French luxury fashion house owned
by the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
Group. It is known for its luxury women’s wear
and is in its sixth year with FJ Benjamin as its
exclusive partner and distributor in Singapore,
Malaysia and Indonesia.
Céline is now undeniably considered a
trendsetter for the fashion industry. In the
past few years, its accessories have built up
a proud cachet, which is evidenced by the
significant waitlist around the world for its
famous luggage bags.
With British fashion designer Phoebe Philo
at the helm as Creative Director since 2008,
Céline is now synonymous with modern,
forward-looking, but functional women’s
fashion. Ms Philo, Vogue’s Designer of the
Year in 2010, was credited for reviving the
sartorial sparkle of Céline with her designs that
focus on proportion, line, cut and silhouette.
She presented her first Céline ready-to-wear
collection for Spring/Summer 2010 at the
Paris Fashion Week.
Since the reconstruction of Céline’s design
philosophy, the brand has also captured new
customer segments and is now celebrated
by opinion leaders, fashion-influencers and
insiders, and Céline consumers.
As at June 30, 2013, Céline has three
stores across Southeast Asia – one each in
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Givenchy, the French luxury label owned
by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton,
was founded in 1952 by Hubert de
Givenchy. F J Benjamin was appointed
franchisee for the brand three years ago
for Singapore and Indonesia. The first
store at Paragon, Singapore, opened in
August 2010 and has since been a big
hit with the Republic’s fashionistas.
Givenchy captures the essence of
sophistication and elegance through the
sharp tailoring and the edgy designs of
Riccardo Tisci, Creative Director since
2005. The designs are infused with a
gothic yet sensual spirit, and the readyto-wear collections feature a unique
pairing of hard and soft materials, making
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci unforgettable.
With his cool and chic taste, Tisci has
translated the feminine and aristocratic
codes of the House of Givenchy into
modern day romanticism and sensuality.
Besides the Paragon outlet in Singapore,
a Givenchy store has also opened
in Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta.
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Since its beginnings in 1792, Goyard is
the archetypal luxury trunk manufacturer
in France. The brand was born through
Francois Goyard’s apprenticeship at Maison
Morel, official trunk makers to the French
royalty. After Morel’s passing in 1853,
Francois Goyard took over the business
and renamed it La Maison Goyard.
Goyard grew to fame through its innovative
use of wood and leather with linen, cotton
and hemp woven together to develop a
resistant and waterproof canvas. This tradition
carries on till today, showing the natural
character of each material. The quartet of
colours so famously associated with Goyard.
is applied manually in a four-step process at
Goyard’s workshop in Carcassonne, France
whilst the metal parts (called ”bijouterie”)
are made in another workshop in the
western part of the country. The brand
has since grown to expand its repertoire
to beyond trunks, and today produces
a collection of bags and small leather
goods alongside its classic trunk range.
F J Benjamin opened a Goyard store in
the Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong’s iconic
building in Kowloon in 2011. The parties
have mutually agreed to terminate the
distribution agreement in Hong Kong as of 31
December 2013. The Group will be opening
a stand-alone flagship store at Takashimaya
S.C in Singapore in November 2013.
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IIn Fall 2012, Banana Republic was driven
by the notion that the traditional workplace
has changed to one that is in perpetual
motion. Thus, it created a versatile wardrobe
for an “On The Go” lifestyle. To capture
the essence of the season, an easy-to-use
clutch was offered to customers who met
the qualifying minimum spend.
In 2013, the brand brought back the Mad
Men capsule collection. The collection drew
its inspiration from the mob vibe of the
late 1960s. Bold prints, bright colours and
new silhouettes were incorporated into the
collection through the versatile and instantly
wearable Banana Republic lens.
Summer 2013 marked Banana Republic’s
collaboration with Milly desinger, Michelle
Smith, to create a capsule collection
inspired by the summer sophistication of
the Hamptons. The latter is a popular and
affluent seaside resort in north-eastern USA.
This also marked Smith’s first foray into
menswear. The collection saw interesting
pieces, such as feminine silhouettes in
splashes of neon for her and tailored
separates in bold prints for him.
For the third year running, Banana Republic
continued to be the Official Apparel partner
of the popular Female Magazine’s 50
Gorgeous People contest. Fifty extraordinary
individuals with style were selected by the
Female team. They were then featured
in Banana Republic’s Fall and Holiday
collections in an extensive spread in the
November issue of Female.
As at June 30, 2013, Banana Republic has
seven stores across Southeast Asia –
two in Singapore, two in Malaysia and
three in Indonesia.
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Gap has had a diverse and exciting year as it
raised the bar in the fashion stakes globally, as
well as in the region.
Its global marketing campaign in the Fall of
2012 – “Shine” – brought its “Icon Redefined”
collection to life by featuring an eclectic mix
of musicians and dancers wearing Gap’s
signature pieces updated with a modern design
point of view and a rich fall colour palette.
Some of the performers photographed in action
for this campaign included professional “Jookin”
dancer Lil’ Buck and Chinese-born San Francisco
ballet dancer Yuan Yuan Tan. The campaign was
yet another Gap initiative to showcase emerging
talents to inspire people to make their mark on
the world.
The second capsule collection by Diane von
Furstenberg for GapKids and babyGap for
Summer 2013 was launched recently. The
collection featured colourful exotic prints and
patterns to represent the natural explorer
inside every child. Gap held launch parties at
selected flagship stores in Singapore, Malaysia
and Indonesia in early April. And while parents
shopped, the kids were kept entertained with
making their own luggage tags!
For the rest of Summer 2013, Gap launched
its annual Earth Day project with a new twist.
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia introduced
limited edition recycled plastic tumblers to
commemorate Earth Day. An exclusive window
display was commissioned to highlight this new
project and was highly lauded for its clean-cut
aesthetic.
Gap also participated in Female magazine’s “50
Gorgeous People” contest for the third time in a
row, as the Official Apparel, together with Banana
Republic. A special Gap window display featuring
a collage of the 50 contestants was created, in
collaboration with Female. The grand finale was
held at Zouk with close to 1,000 guests.
As the search for the next Most Gorgeous Male
and Female titles concluded, the third Gap
casting call kick-started in Singapore, Malaysia
and Indonesia for the new faces of GapKids
and babyGap. With over 1,200 entries and
close to 140,000 votes cast in December 2012,
the search drew overwhelming response in
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Six adorable
children emerged as Casting Call winners from
this contest and were featured in the Spring 2013
window displays across all three countries in
February.
As at June 30, 2013, Gap has 22 stores in
Southeast Asia – six in Singapore, ten in Malaysia
and six in Indonesia.
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Synonymous with a young, sexy and
adventurous lifestyle, Guess is a global iconic
brand known for its quality, marketing creativity
and trendsetting advertising.
After a 20-year partnership with Guess Inc.,
the Group has grown the retail footprint of
Guess from a single modest store at Wisma
Atria in Singapore back in May 1991, to
92 stores across four different concepts in
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
In keeping with the brand’s commitment to
continuously innovate, GUESS collaborated
with esteemed fashion blogger and Swedishborn street style icon Elin Kling in June 2012
to create a limited edition capsule collection.
This collection was well-received by both the
media and shoppers in Singapore, Malaysia
and Indonesia.
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Following this success, GUESS embarked on
another collaboration with legendary DJ and
producer Tiësto for a limited-edition capsule
collection and branded performances around
the world.
In the new financial year, the F J Benjamin
Group will continue to enhance the brand
and refresh key stores in the region with the
introduction of the latest retail concepts in
these stores.
As at June 30 2013, the Guess retail network
in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia spanned
92 stores over four different retail concepts
– Guess, Guess Accessory, Guess Kids and
Guess Footwear. Of these, 11 are located in
Singapore, 34 in Malaysia and 47 in Indonesia.
With a comprehensive collection of watches,
bags, shoes, jewellery, sunglasses and
perfume, the Guess Accessory Store (GAS)
concept has established itself as a leader in
providing one stop fashion accessories needs
to the customer. Since its debut in 2005, the
Group has rapidly established its presence
with 37 stores across Singapore, Malaysia and
Indonesia as at June 30, 2013.
The GAS continues to reinvent itself and
refresh its store concept and product
offering to complete the lifestyle needs of an
aspirational young adult.
With the success of the “Black Concept” since
its introduction in December 2010, all GAS
stores have since converted to the concept.
The “Black Concept” incorporates many
innovative and progressive ways of displaying
the products such as using black mannequins,
fibre optic lighting, and even a special concept
“runway” table.
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Inspired by the sexy and cheeky 1950’s
pin-up girl, La Senza is the ultimate global
fashion destination for the young, fun, flirty and
globetrotting Lingerista!
With 31 stores in the region – seven in
Singapore, 12 in Malaysia and 12 in Indonesia
– the Group has focused on delivering an
in-store experience that connects with our
aspirational customers, who are typically in
their early 20s. The La Senza brand image
is fun, young, sassy and sexy, and our store
windows are continuously upgraded to present
the latest compelling product stories.
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The brand has dominated the lingerie sector
for a number of years now, and in fact, several
of our stores in the region have registered the
highest sales, outperforming other La Senza
stores around the world to make it to the La
Senza Top 10 list.
In addition, both our marketing efforts and
operations standards in Singapore also help us
clinched La Senza’s Best Customer Service for
Fall 2012.
To drive in-store promotions and sales, we
apply best practices and continue with the
extensive use of social media. Our La Senza
fun-loving Lingeristas are given top priority, as
they are kept abreast of the latest happenings
through Facebook and Twitter.
Marking its 11th year in 2013, the homegrown
brand of F J Benjamin has grown from strength
to strength. Beginning as a men’s shirt label,
RAOUL has evolved into a full collection that
also features four collections a year. The brand is
continually making headway internationally with its
vision to create affordable luxury products without
compromise on great design and quality.
RAOUL has received strong global coverage
from leading periodicals like The Times, Vogue
UK, Marie Claire UK and Gioia Italy. Celebrities
like Freida Pinto, Kourtney Kardashian, Jennifer
Lawrence, Viola Davis, Minnie Driver, Elle
Macpherson and Zhang Ziyi were seen wearing
RAOUL at international red carpet events. Soccer
stars Fabio Cannavaro and Pepe were also
spotted at RAOUL stores. During an official trip
to Singapore in September 2012, the Duchess of
Cambridge, Catherine Middleton wore a RAOUL
ensemble.
Progressing on its path of internationalisation,
RAOUL continues to expand its collection and
marketing efforts to grow its European and US
markets. The brand participates in both the
New York and Milan Fashion Weeks and has a
growing list of stockists such as Harrods and
Liberty in London, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman
Marcus in the US as well as online stores such as
mywardrobe and thecorner.
RAOUL has taken part in the Singapore Audi
Fashion Festival for five years running. RAOUL has
just signed on Paris-based shoe designer Raphael
Young to be RAOUL’s Accessory Designer. Young
will be working with RAOUL from the Pre-Fall
2014 collection of bags and shoes.
As of June 30, 2013, the Group operates six
RAOUL stand-alone stores in Singapore, Malaysia
and Indonesia. Other stand-alone licensed stores
include 2 in the Philippines and RAOUL has
signed franchise agreements for China and Sri
Lanka to open 27 stores in China over five years
and one store in Sri Lanka.
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Over the past 21 years, FJ Benjamin has
retailed and distributed exclusive Sheridan
home furnishing to fine stores across
Southeast Asia. Devoted to great design,
quality and innovation, Sheridan elevates the
experience of the home to a place of selfexpression and luxury. Known for its exquisite
quality, Sheridan employs the finest materials
and construction, and offers bed sheets with
up to 1,200 thread count.
As at June 30, 2013, there are a total of 29
points-of-sale in Southeast Asia – five in
Singapore, four in Malaysia, five in Philippines
and 15 in Indonesia.
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Bell & Ross achieved new heights in FY 2013
with the launch of its limited edition “Flight
Instruments” timepieces. Inspired by the
instrument panel in aircraft cockpits, each
part of these timepieces is a reference for
reliability and performance.
This is in keeping with the entire Bell & Ross
philosophy to design watches that meet
four fundamental principles – readability,
performance, precision and water-resistance.
Every detail in a Bell & Ross watch has a
purpose and function, and this technical
precision is expressed through the pure lines
and timeless elegance of each timepiece.
In terms of distribution, we continue to grow
the network, thanks to new projects with
our retailers in Indonesia and Thailand. In
Singapore, the market is being developed
with a similar network of retailers.
Importantly, we have also taken an important
strategic decision to revise retail prices down
in 2013, so as to be competitive with Europe
and the Americas.
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Under the ownership and guidance of the
Kering Group, Girard-Perregaux signed key
partnerships with the Academy of Motion
Pictures as well as with the Rockefeller
family. These partnerships will enhance
brand awareness globally and help improve
the growth and brand image in our markets.
New collections have also been launched
through the year but one particular product
has attracted the attention of our customer
and press due to its unique movement and
design. The new Constant Escapement
L.M. model is a significant achievement in
chronometry and sets a new milestone in
watch-making history with the incorporation
of the ‘constant force’, a holy grail in
mechanical watch making. The introduction
of this timepiece has helped to underscore
the innovation of the brand. We continue to
focus on our existing distribution network
to grow each point of sale through the
promotion of the high-end segment of
Girard-Perregaux collections as well as key
historical and new collections.
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Mechanical wristwatches developed into
collector’s items in the years following their
renaissance in the late 1980s. The fascinating and
highly complex technology, the traditionally artful
craftsmanship and the select materials assure that
these ticking artworks are highly prized.
The ChronoSwiss watch brand, with its new
headquarters in Switzerland, has played a
significant role in this evolution. As the oldest
of the “young” mechanical watch brands,
ChronoSwiss will be celebrating its 30th
anniversary in 2013.
Gc is a Swiss-made statement brand whose
signature “Smart Luxury” stands for the brand’s
commitment to quality Swiss-made timepieces
and luxury products for men and women through
the choice of their materials and design, all at an
accessible price point. Each timepiece makes its
own clear statement of elegance and prestige,
opening the door to the luxury segment with
relentless attention to detail. All Gc timepieces
proudly bear the prestigious SWISS MADE label.
In keeping with the brand directives of outstanding
design and mechanical excellence, Gc introduces
the Gc-3 Limited Edition- Valjoux which takes the
iconic Gc-3 series one step further in technical
sophistication and design refinement with a sporty
chic interpretation of the successful Gc line. This
exclusive model is limited to only 150 numbered
pieces in two style variations.
The essence of the Gc brand and the philosophy
of the founder are encapsulated in an ad
campaign featuring black and white images. Using
imagery from the Gc ‘Moments of Smart Luxury’
photographic concept that has toured the world
for the last two years, it shows rising star creative
personalities around the globe at the exact moment
when they lose themselves in their passion. This
campaign reflects the desire of self-fulfilment
and dedication for what we do at many specific
special moments in our lives. The Gc Smart Luxury
concept is all about being able to make your
dreams come true: Realize your Dream.
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GUESS Watches is known as a leading fashion
brand, but that is not all it is known for. For the
past seven years, GUESS Watches has been
making a meaningful difference in the lives of
children through the “Faces to Watch – Time
to Give” programme by donating over USD 4.5
million to more than seven charities on four
continents.
As part of its fundraising efforts, GUESS
Watches is launching its seventh Limited
Edition “Time to Give” Watch. Infusing fashion
into philanthropy, the newest watch features
animal-inspired prints and “G” logos, attributes
that are iconic to the GUESS brand. A portion
of the sale proceeds of each Limited Edition
“Time to Give” watch will be donated to the
“Faces to Watch – Time to Give” programme;
a true indication of GUESS Watches passion
for fashion and an ever present commitment to
supporting children worldwide.
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Founded in 1983, Nautica is a leading global
lifestyle brand ranging from men’s, women’s and
children’s apparel and accessories to a complete
home collection.
Nautica Watches combine distinctive styling, bold
colours and unique design. Inspired by sailing, the
Nautica brand reflects an energetic lifestyle that
appeals to consumers around the globe.
The BFD 101 Ana-Digi is the first in a new
wave of Nautica timepieces to incorporate dual
technology. Its bold dive-style design combines
analogue and digital movements in a functionally
robust, adventure-ready sports watch. The
brand’s well-known attention to detail can be
seen in the timepiece’s signature J-class sail
etched on the protected crown, a fully turning
bezel and four symmetrically located pushers for
the digital functions.
The BFD 101 Ana-Digi holds true to the core
philosophy of Nautica Watches which fuses the
best of classic American style with the latest in
technical innovation.
Founded by Karl Elsener in 1884, Victorinox
is renowned worldwide for its first creation,
the Original Swiss Army Knife. This modest,
yet beloved object inspires all the Victorinox
product lines, including the Victorinox Swiss
Army timepieces.
Each Victorinox Swiss Army timepiece embodies
the spirit of the legendary Original Swiss Army
Knife, a universal symbol of functionality,
innovation, quality and iconic design.
From functionality to innovation, from iconic
design to quality, Victorinox Swiss Army ensures
that every timepiece is designed, engineered
and manufactured like the Swiss Army Knife that
inspired it, turning it into a true “companion for life”.
The Chrono Classic will be the standout star
of Victorinox Swiss Army’s exciting line-up.
The newest version of this perennial best-seller
has undergone a full metamorphosis, both
aesthetically and technically. First and foremost,
its new quartz movement transforms it, with a
double press of the crown, from a classic watch
into a chronograph accurate to 1/100th of a
second. In a first for this type of movement, the
1/100th of a second is displayed numerically,
by means of two rotating discs. Two new dial
colours complete the transfiguration of the
Chrono Classic into a genuine multi-tasking tool
of sober styling and intelligent functionality.
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Operations
Director y
Offices & Showrooms
SINGAPORE
TAIWAN
F J Benjamin Lifestyle Pte Ltd
Fashion Dynamics Singapore Lte Ltd
10 Science Park Road,
#04-01 The Alpha
Singapore 117684
Tel : (65) 6737 0155
Fax : (65) 6732 9616
MALAYSIA
F J Benjamin Lifestyle Sdn. Bhd.
F J Benjamin Luxury Timepieces
Sdn. Bhd.
12th Floor, KH Tower
No 8 Lorong P Ramlee
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel : (60) 3 2056 6888
Fax : (60) 3 2031 4405
HONG KONG
Island Place Tower
Room 2308, 510 King’s Road
North Point
Hong Kong
Tel : (852) 2506 2666
Fax : (852) 2506 3573
Arcangel Limited
Unit 14
3/F Shing Yip Industrial Building,
19-21 Shing Yip Street,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel : (852) 2308 4091
Fax : (852) 2308 4090
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5F, No 260 Tun Hwa North Road
105 Taipei
Taiwan, Republic of China
Tel : (886) 2 2719 3880
Fax : (886) 2 2719 5080
CHINA
F J Benjamin (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Room 1706 Shanghai Times Square
Office Building,
93 Huai Hai Zhong Road
Shanghai, China
Postal Code 200021
Tel : (021) 6391 8001
Fax : (021) 6391 8002
USA
F J Benjamin Fashions (U.S.) Inc.
70th West 40th Street
12th Floor
New York, New York 10018
United States of America
Tel : (1) 212 206 8264
Fax : (1) 212 206 7771
ITALY
Via Alessandro Manzoni 39,
20121 Milan,
Italy
Tel : (39) 02 6379 3307
Fax : (39) 340 5190127
UK
Atelier Arcangel Ltd
Unit 209
Metropolitan Wharf
70 Wapping Wall
London E1W 3SS
Tel : (44) 207 6809716
Fax : (44) 207 702 2064
Corporate Governance Report
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd (the “Company”) is committed to high standards of
corporate governance and fully supports and upholds the principles in the Code of Corporate Governance (2005) (the
“Code”). For effective corporate governance, the Company has put in place various self-regulatory and monitoring
mechanisms as described below.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board’s Conduct of its Affairs – Principle 1
Apart from its statutory responsibilities, the Board sets the overall strategy of the Company and its subsidiaries (the
“Group”) as well as policies on various matters including major investments, key operational initiatives and financial
controls, reviews the Group’s financial performance and establishes risk management procedures. These functions
are carried out either directly or through the various Board Committees that have been set up, namely the Executive
Committee, the Nominating Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee.
The Board meets regularly on a quarterly basis and as required. Important and critical matters concerning the Group
are also tabled for the Board’s decision by way of written resolutions, faxes, electronic mails and tele-conferencing.
The Board has adopted a set of internal controls which lists out the approval limits for capital expenditure, investments
and divestments and bank borrowings at Board level. Approval of sub-limits are also provided at management level
to facilitate operational efficiency.
The attendance of the Directors at these meetings during the financial year is as follows:
Executive
Committee
Board
Frank Benjamin
Keith Tay Ah Kee
Eli Manasseh (Nash)
Benjamin
Douglas Benjamin
Karen Chong
Reggie Thein*
Wong Ai Fong
Chew Kwee San
Daniel Ong Jen Yaw
Held
4
4
4
Attended
4
4
3
Held
4
4
4
Attended
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
NA
NA
NA
NA
4
4
NA
NA
NA
NA
Nominating
Committee
No. of meetings
Held Attended
1
1
1
1
NA
NA
Held
NA
1
NA
Attended
NA
1
NA
Held
NA
NA
NA
Attended
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1
1
NA
NA
NA
NA
0
1
NA
NA
NA
NA
4
4
4
NA
NA
NA
2
4
4
NA
NA
NA
0
NA
NA
NA
Remuneration
Committee
Audit
Committee
* Mr Reggie Thein is currently on medical leave.
Newly appointed Directors are briefed on the Group’s business activities, strategic direction, corporate governance
and the regulatory environment in which the Group operates as well as relevant laws and regulations.
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Board Composition and Balance – Principle 2
As at the end of the financial year, the Board comprises nine Directors, five of whom are Independent Directors.
Based on its composition, the Board is able to exercise objective judgement on corporate affairs. The composition
of the Board is reviewed annually by the Nominating Committee to ensure that the Board has an appropriate mix
of expertise, experience and independence needed to discharge its duties effectively. The diversity of the Directors’
experience allows for the useful exchange of ideas and views. The Board is satisfied that no individual member of the
Board dominates the Board’s decision making and that there is sufficient accountability and capacity for independent
decision-making.
The Board, taking into account the nature of operations of the Group, considers its current size to be adequate for
effective decision-making.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Principle 3
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) functions are assumed by different individuals, thus ensuring an
appropriate balance of power and authority.
The Chairman, Mr Frank Benjamin, is an Executive Director. Besides giving guidance on the corporate direction of
the Group, his role includes the scheduling and chairing of Board meetings and the controlling of the quality, quantity
and timeliness of information supplied to the Board and assists in ensuring compliance with the Company’s corporate
governance guidelines.
The CEO, Mr Eli Manasseh (Nash) Benjamin, brother of Mr Frank Benjamin, is also an Executive Director. He supervises
the day-to-day business operations with the support of the other Executive Directors and Management, as well as
formulating long-term corporate strategies and policies of the Group.
Access to Information – Principle 6
The Board members are provided with board papers a few days in advance of meetings so that sufficient time is
given to the Board members. The board papers set out the relevant financial information that review the Group’s
performance in the most recent quarter and other information which includes background or explanatory information
relating to the matters to be brought before the Board. The Directors make enquiries and request for additional
information, if needed, during the presentations.
The Board also has access to minutes and documents concerning all Board and Board Committee meetings. In
addition, the Board members also have access to all minutes of Executive Committee meetings.
The Board also has separate and independent access to the Management and Company Secretary. The Company
Secretary attends all Board meetings and is responsible for ensuring that Board procedures are followed and
applicable rules and regulations are complied with. The Board also has access to independent professional advice, if
necessary, at the Company’s expense.
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE (NC)
The NC is chaired by Mr Keith Tay and its members are Mr Reggie Thein, Mr Frank Benjamin and Mr Daniel Ong
(appointed on 1 July 2013). With the exception of Mr Frank Benjamin, the other three are Independent Directors.
Board Membership – Principle 4
In accordance with the Articles of Association, the Directors are required to submit themselves for re-election and
re-nomination at regular intervals of at least once every three years. Under its written terms of reference approved by
the Board, the NC has the following main responsibilities:
(a)
to make recommendations to the Board on all Board appointments and re-appointments, including making
recommendations on the composition of the Board;
(b)
to review the Board structure, size, composition and independence;
(c)
to develop the criteria for the selection of Directors and identify candidates for approval by the Board, to fill
Board vacancies as and when they arise as well as put in place plans for succession;
(d)
to determine independence of each Director; and
(e)
to determine whether a Director, who has multiple board representations, is able to and has been adequately
carrying out his duties as Director of the Company.
To address the time commitments of Directors who sit on multiple boards, the Board and Board Committees meeting
dates are scheduled in advance at the beginning of each calendar year.
The profile and information of the Directors as at the date of this report are set out on pages 12 to 15 of the Annual
Report.
Board Performance – Principle 5
The NC is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the Board as a whole and the contribution by
each Director.
The NC carries out assessments of the performance of and the contribution by each Director with inputs of the
Chairman and CEO. The assessment of the Directors includes qualitative and quantitative criteria such as attendance,
participation at meetings and contributions to the Group outside the Board setting. The performance measurement
ensures that the mix of skills and experience of Directors continue to meet the needs of the Group.
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REMUNERATION COMMITTEE (RC)
Procedures for Developing Remuneration Policies – Principle 7
Level and Mix of Remuneration – Principle 8
The RC is chaired by Mr Reggie Thein and its members are Mr Keith Tay, Ms Wong Ai Fong and Mr Chew Kwee San
(appointed on 1 July 2013). All of them are Independent Directors.
Under its written terms of reference approved by the Board, the RC has the following main responsibilities:
(a)
to ensure that remuneration policies and systems that support the Company’s objectives and strategies are in
place and being adhered to;
(b) to co-ordinate annual reviews of the Company’s remuneration policies and practice to ensure they are
comparable with the pay and employment conditions within the industry and in similar companies;
(c)
to recommend the remuneration of Executive Directors and key executives to the Board for endorsement in
accordance with the approved remuneration policies and processes;
(d)
to provide advice as necessary to Management on remuneration policy for employee categories other than
those covered in paragraph (c) above;
(e)
to review the remuneration, terms of employment and promotion of all employees of the Group who are related
to any of the Directors; and
(f)
to recommend the Directors’ fees of Non-executive Directors to the Board. Directors’ fees are only paid to Nonexecutive Directors and are approved by Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.
The RC adopts a transparent procedure for fixing the compensation packages of individual Directors. No Director is
involved in deciding his or her own compensation.
The RC assists the Board in ensuring that Directors and key executives of the Group are fairly remunerated for their
performance and individual contribution to the overall performance of the Group, taking into account the performance
of the Group and the individual Directors respectively. The performance-related elements of compensation are
designed to align the interests of the Executive Directors with those of the Shareholders and are determined using
appropriate and meaningful measures to assess the performance of the Executive Directors. In discharging its
functions, the RC may obtain independent external legal and other professional advice as it deems necessary, at the
expense of the Company.
The Board has considered that there was no circumstance that required the remuneration policy to be submitted to
the Annual General Meeting for approval.
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Disclosure of Remuneration – Principle 9
The following table tabulates the composition of the Directors’ compensation:
Directors
$500,000 to $999,999
Mr Frank Benjamin
Mr Eli Manasseh Benjamin
Mr Douglas Benjamin
Ms Karen Chong
Below $250,000
Mr Keith Tay
Mr Reggie Thein
Ms Wong Ai Fong
Mr Chew Kwee San
Mr Daniel Ong
Directors’
Fee
Basic
Salary
Variable
Performance Benefit-in-Kind
Bonus
And Others
Total
–
–
–
–
77%
78%
82%
69%
18%
18%
16%
27%
5%
4%
2%
4%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
The top five key executives of the Group who are not Directors of the Company and whose remuneration falls within
the following bands are as follows:
Range of Remuneration
Above $500,000
$250,000 to $499,999
Below $250,000
*
No. of Executives
1
3
1*
less than full year
Their names are not disclosed as the Company believes that disclosure may be prejudicial to its business interests,
given that it is operating in a highly competitive and niche industry.
The following indicates the composition (in percentage terms) of the annual remuneration of employees who are
immediate family members of the Directors.
Relationship
$250,000 to $499,999
Relating to the Chairman
Relating to an Executive Director
Basic Salary
and allowance
Variable
Performance Bonus
Benefit-in-kind
Total
85%
74%
80%
81%
10%
14%
18%
16%
5%
12%
2%
3%
100%
100%
100%
100%
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AUDIT COMMITTEE (AC)
Accountability and Audit – Principles 10 and 11
The Board is accountable to the Shareholders while the Management is accountable to the Board. The Board
approves the quarterly financial statements and authorises the release of the results to the Shareholders. From time
to time, the Board also provides its Shareholders with updates of new business developments, material contracts
entered into and other material information via SGXNET announcements.
The AC is chaired by Mr Reggie Thein and its members are Ms Wong Ai Fong, Mr Chew Kwee San and Mr Daniel Ong
(appointed on 1 July 2013). All of them are Independent Directors.
The Board ensures that the members of the AC are appropriately qualified to discharge their responsibilities, with
three of the members, including the Chairman, having accounting or related financial management expertise and
experience.
Under its written terms of reference approved by the Board, the AC has the following main responsibilities:
(a)
to review the financial and other information to be presented to Shareholders, the system of internal control and
risk management, and the audit process;
(b)
to maintain an appropriate relationship with the Company’s External and Internal Auditors, and to review the
scope, results, effectiveness and objectivity of the audit process;
(c)
to review and evaluate the adequacy of the system of internal control, including accounting controls, taking
input from external audit, internal audit, risk management and compliance functions;
(d)
to review the audit plan and audit report with the External Auditor;
(e)
to review the scope of the internal audit plan with the Internal Auditor and approve it;
(f)
to review the quarterly and annual financial statements, including announcements to Shareholders and the
Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) prior to submission to the Board;
(g)
to review and approve interested person transactions to ensure that these transactions are carried out at arm’s
length and on normal commercial terms and in the best interest of the Company and its minority shareholders;
and
(h)
to review the independence of the External Auditor and to make recommendations to the Board regarding the
nomination of the External Auditor for appointment or re-appointment.
The AC has explicit authority to investigate any matter within its terms of reference. The Committee has full access to,
and the co-operation of the Management, as well as the External and Internal Auditors respectively. The Committee
also has full discretion to invite any Director or any member of Management to attend its meetings.
The AC meets with the External Auditor and the Internal Auditor at least four times a year and without the presence
of the Management at least once a year.
The Group has complied with Rule 712 and Rule 715 or 716 of the Listing Manual issued by the Singapore Exchange
Securities Trading Limited in relation to its engagement of auditors.
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The AC, having reviewed the non-audit services provided to the Group and the Company by the External Auditor, and
being satisfied that the nature and extent of such services will not prejudice the independence and objectivity of the
External Auditor, is pleased to recommend their re-appointment.
Internal Controls – Principle 12
The Board has instituted a system of internal controls for the companies in the Group to reasonably safeguard against
material loss and misstatements. While no system can provide absolute assurance against material loss or financial
misstatement, the Group’s internal financial controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are
safeguarded, proper accounting records are maintained and financial information used within the business and for
publication is reliable. In designing these controls, the Board has had regard to the risks which the business is
exposed to and the costs of protecting against such risks.
The Directors regularly review the effectiveness of all internal controls, including operational controls.
The Board believes that the system of internal controls that has been maintained by the Group’s Management
throughout the financial year is adequate to meet the needs of the Group in its current business environment.
Based on the internal controls established and maintained by the Group, work performed by the internal auditors,
external auditors’ report on their financial audit, and reviews performed by management, various Board Committees
and the Board, the Audit Committee and the Board are of the opinion that the Group’s internal controls, addressing
financial, operational and compliance risks were adequate as at 30 June 2013.
Risk Management
The Board, through its Executive and Audit Committees, manages the risk profile of the Group. In line with this, it has
developed a risk management framework that highlights the risk areas of the Group’s various businesses and reviews
this on a regular basis.
Business Risk
The Group is primarily engaged in retailing, licensing and wholesale distribution of middle to high-end fashion apparel
and accessories, timepieces and home furnishings. Its revenues are therefore affected by consumer sentiment and
purchasing power, changing fashion and lifestyle trends and competition from other/new brands. In light of this,
SWOT analysis is used to regularly review the ongoing viability of its brands and how market share may be maintained/
maximised.
Financial Risk
The Group is committed to a low gearing ratio and maintains sufficient cash reserves to meet any unforeseen
circumstances.
Most of the Group’s overseas purchases are denominated in Swiss Franc, US Dollar and the Euro. In order to
minimise the Group’s exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, it enters into foreign currency contracts based on
purchase commitments for periods ranging from three to six months forward.
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Internal Audit – Principle 13
The Company has an internal audit function that is independent of the activities it audits. The Internal Auditor reports
directly to the Chairman of the AC on audit matters, and the CEO on administrative matters. His responsibilities
include the review of the effectiveness of the Group’s material internal controls, including financial, operational and
compliance controls and risk management.
The AC is satisfied that the internal audit function has adequate resources and has appropriate standing within the
Group and meets the standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC)
The EC comprising of five Board members, namely Mr Frank Benjamin, Mr Keith Tay, Mr Eli Manasseh (Nash)
Benjamin, Mr Douglas Benjamin and Ms Karen Chong, meets regularly with senior management of the Group to
review operations, investment opportunities and strategic planning.
SHAREHOLDERS
Communication With Shareholders – Principle 14
The Company endeavours to provide material information to its Shareholders in a timely and adequate manner. When
inadvertent disclosure has been made to a selected group of people, the Company will make the same disclosure
publicly as soon as practicable. The Company also has an Investor Relations section on its website for Shareholders
to express their views. In addition, the website provides Shareholders and investors with access to all publiclydisclosed information, annual reports, new public releases and announcements.
Encourage Greater Shareholders’ Participation – Principle 15
At Annual General Meetings, Shareholders are given the opportunity to air their views and direct questions regarding
the Group and its businesses to the Board. To encourage greater Shareholders’ participation, the Company’s Articles
of Association permit a member entitled to attend and vote to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on his or her behalf.
The Company’s Articles of Association also provides that a proxy need not be a member of the Company. Separate
resolutions are proposed as individual agenda items. Members of the Board and various Board committees together
with the External Auditor are present and available to address questions at General Meetings.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dealing in Securities
The Company has adopted the SGX-ST Best Practices Guide with respect to dealings in securities. All employees
of the Group who may be in possession of unpublished and/or material price-sensitive information are prohibited
from dealing in securities of the Company during the period commencing two weeks before the announcement
of the Company’s financial results for each of the first three quarters of its financial year or one month before the
announcement of the Company’s full year results and ending on the date of the announcement of the results, in
accordance with the guidelines set out in the Best Practices Guide. Officers are also prohibited to deal in securities of
the Company on short-term consideration.
Material Contracts
No material contracts of the Company and its subsidiaries involving the interest of the CEO or any Director or
controlling Shareholder subsisted at the end of the financial year or had been entered into since the end of the previous
financial year.
Interested Person Transactions
Transactions with the Company’s interested persons (a term that is defined in the listing manual of the SGX-ST)
are subjected to review and approval by the Board comprising those Directors who do not have an interest in the
transaction. Where required by the relevant listing rules of the SGX-ST, the AC reviews the transaction to determine
that it is on normal commercial terms and hence, not prejudicial to the interest of the Company and Shareholders,
before making recommendations to the Board for endorsement. For the financial year ended 30 June 2013, there
were no material interested person transactions entered into.
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Financial
Contents
47 /
Directors’
Report
50 /
Statement
by Directors
51 /
Independent
Auditors’
Report
53 /
Consolidated
Income
Statement
54 /
Consolidated
Statement of
Comprehensive
Income
55 /
Balance
Sheets
56 /
Statements
of Changes
in Equity
58 /
Consolidated
Cash Flow
Statement
60 /
Notes to the
Financial
Statements
Annual Financial Statements
F J BENJAMIN HOLDINGS LTD
and its subsidiaries
Co. Reg. No. 197301125N
30 June 2013
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Directors’ Report
The Directors are pleased to present their report to the members together with the audited consolidated financial
statements of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) and the
balance sheet and statement of changes in equity of the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2013.
DIRECTORS
The Directors of the Company in office at the date of this report are: Mr Frank Benjamin
Mr Keith Tay Ah Kee
Mr Douglas Jackie Benjamin Ms Karen Chong Mee Keng
Mr Reggie Thein Ms Wong Ai Fong Mr Chew Kwee San
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Executive Chairman
Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Executive Director
Executive Director
ARRANGEMENTS TO ENABLE DIRECTORS TO ACQUIRE SHARES AND DEBENTURES
Neither at the end of nor at any time during the financial year was the Company a party to any arrangement whose
objects are, or one of whose object is, to enable the Directors of the Company to acquire benefits by means of the
acquisition of shares or debentures of the Company or any other body corporate.
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN SHARES AND DEBENTURES
The following Directors, who held office at the end of the financial year had, according to the register of directors’
shareholdings required to be kept under Section 164 of the Singapore Companies Act, Cap. 50 (the “Act”), an interest
in the shares of the Company as stated below: -
Name of director
Ordinary shares
Mr Frank Benjamin
Mr Keith Tay Ah Kee
Mr Douglas Jackie Benjamin
Ms Wong Ai Fong
Holdings registered in the name of
Director or nominee
At
At
At
1.7.2012
30.6.2013
21.7.2013
39,191,000
256,000
24,310,050
120,000
35,000
39,191,000
256,000
24,310,050
120,000
35,000
39,191,000
256,000
24,310,050
120,000
35,000
Holdings in which a Director is deemed to
have an interest
At
At
At
1.7.2012
30.6.2013
21.7.2013
–
–
–
10,000
–
–
–
–
10,000
–
–
–
–
10,000
–
Except as disclosed in this report, no Director who held office at the end of the financial year had interests in shares,
share options, warrants or debentures of the Company, or of related corporations, either at the beginning of the
financial year or at the end of the financial year.
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Directors’ Report
DIRECTORS’ CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS
Except as disclosed in the financial statements, since the end of the previous financial year, no Director of the
Company has received or become entitled to receive a benefit by reason of a contract made by the Company or a
related corporation with the Director, or with a firm of which the Director is a member, or with a company in which the
Director has a substantial financial interest.
OPTIONS
There were no options granted by the Company or its subsidiaries to any person to take up unissued shares in the
Company or its subsidiaries during the financial year.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The members of the Audit Committee (“AC”) at the date of this report are:
Mr Reggie Thein (Chairman)
Ms Wong Ai Fong
Mr Chew Kwee San
Mr Daniel Ong Jen Yaw (appointed on 1 July 2013)
The AC carried out its functions in accordance with section 201B(5) of the Act, the Listing Manual of the Singapore
Exchange Securities Trading Limited and the Code of Corporate Governance as detailed in the Corporate Governance
Report of the Annual Report.
The AC having reviewed all non-audit services provided by the external auditors to the Group is satisfied that the
nature and extent of such services will not prejudice the independence and objectivity of the auditor. The AC has also
conducted a review of interested person transactions.
The AC convened four meetings during the financial year. The AC has also met with the internal and external auditors,
without the presence of the Company’s management, at least once a year.
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Directors’ Report
AUDITORS
The auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants, have expressed their willingness
to accept re-appointment.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Eli Manasseh Benjamin
Director
Karen Chong Mee Keng
Director
Singapore
24 September 2013
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Statement by Directors
We, Eli Manasseh Benjamin and Karen Chong Mee Keng, being two of the Directors of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd,
(the “Company”), do hereby state that, in the opinion of the Directors:(i) the accompanying balance sheets, consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive
income, statements of changes in equity, and consolidated cash flow statement together with notes thereto are
drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively,
the “Group”) as at 30 June 2013 and the results of the business, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group
and the changes in equity of the Company for the year ended on that date, and
(ii) at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its
debts as and when they fall due.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Eli Manasseh Benjamin
Director
Director
Singapore
24 September 2013
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Independent Auditors’ Report
To the Members of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd
Report on the consolidated financial statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd (the “Company”)
and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) set out on pages 53 to 117, which comprise the balance sheets of the
Group and the Company as at 30 June 2013, the statements of changes in equity of the Group and the Company
and the consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated cash
flow statement of the Group for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information.
Management’s responsibility for the consolidated financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view in
accordance with the provisions of the Singapore Companies Act, Chapter 50 (the “Act”) and Singapore Financial
Reporting Standards, and for devising and maintaining a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide a
reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorised use or disposition; and transactions
are properly authorised and that they are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of true and fair profit and
loss accounts and balance sheets and to maintain accountability of assets.
Auditors’ responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial
statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the
risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those
risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the consolidated financial
statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances,
but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the balance sheet and statement of changes
in equity of the Company are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Singapore Financial
Reporting Standards so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company as at
30 June 2013 and of the results, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group and the changes in equity of the
Company for the year ended on that date.
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Independent Auditors’ Report
To the Members of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
In our opinion, the accounting and other records required by the Act to be kept by the Company and by those
subsidiaries incorporated in Singapore of which we are the auditors have been properly kept in accordance with the
provisions of the Act.
Ernst & Young LLP
Public Accountants and
Chartered Accountants
Singapore
24 September 2013
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Consolidated Income Statement
for the financial year ended 30 June 2013
(In Singapore Dollars)
Group
Note
Revenue
Other income
Interest income
Costs and expenses
Cost of goods sold
Staff costs
Rental of premises
Advertising and promotion
Depreciation of property, furniture, fixtures and equipment
Depreciation of investment properties
Other operating expenses
Total costs and expenses
Operating profit
Interest expense
Exceptional items, net
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain
Share of results of associates / joint venture, net of tax
Profit before taxation from continuing operations
Taxation
Net profit for the financial year
5
6
7
13
14
8
10
9
11
Profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent
- Profit before exceptional items
- Exceptional items
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent
Basic (cents)
Diluted (cents)
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
373,403
11,906
668
385,977
393,237
9,398
646
403,281
(214,143)
(51,564)
(54,288)
(15,064)
(7,675)
(82)
(34,955)
(377,771)
(224,826)
(53,056)
(49,702)
(17,604)
(6,927)
(123)
(30,726)
(382,964)
8,206
(3,307)
4,899
2,819
(1,192)
767
7,293
(3,254)
4,039
20,317
(2,663)
17,654
(289)
1,729
576
19,670
(6,129)
13,541
1,628
2,819
4,447
(408)
4,039
14,187
(289)
13,898
(357)
13,541
0.78
0.78
2.44
2.44
12
The accompanying policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Group
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
Profit for the year
4,039
13,541
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation
(1,422)
(18)
Total comprehensive income for the year
2,617
13,523
3,042
(425)
2,617
13,891
(368)
13,523
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent
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Balance Sheets
as at 30 June 2013
Group
Note
Non-current assets
Property, furniture, fixtures and equipment
Investment properties
Subsidiaries
Goodwill
Investment in associates/joint venture
Investment securities
Other receivables
Loan to joint venture partner
Deferred tax assets
Current assets
Inventories
Trade debtors
Tax recoverable
Other debtors
Cash on hand and at banks
Current liabilities
Trade and other creditors
Finance lease creditors
Bank borrowings
Provision for taxation
Net current assets
Non-current liabilities
Bank borrowings
Other liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Net assets
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Share capital
Exchange translation reserve
(Accumulated losses) / Retained earnings
Preference shares issued by a subsidiary
Total equity
Company
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
28
27
27,139
–
–
559
10,166
86
260
16,500
938
55,648
26,598
5,151
–
559
12,163
88
260
16,500
601
61,920
786
–
116,686
–
–
86
–
–
–
117,558
1,425
–
117,114
–
–
88
–
–
–
118,627
20
18
21
117,694
4,261
64,766
3,515
20,859
9,671
220,766
110,445
–
58,865
2,164
23,763
14,703
209,940
–
–
–
–
48,322
3,676
51,998
–
–
–
–
140,837
4,383
145,220
61,000
163
73,734
3,035
137,932
64,754
285
59,374
3,585
127,998
2,529
127
–
476
3,132
96,755
122
–
517
97,394
82,834
81,942
48,866
47,826
602
4,500
2,603
240
7,945
652
6,500
2,593
510
10,255
522
–
–
–
522
649
–
–
–
649
130,537
133,607
165,902
165,804
165,447
(23,273)
(10,868)
131,306
(893)
124
130,537
165,447
(21,868)
(9,628)
133,951
(468)
124
133,607
165,447
–
455
165,902
–
–
165,902
165,447
–
357
165,804
–
–
165,804
22
32
23
24
25
24
25
26
27
29
30
31
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Statements of Changes in Equity
<––Attributable to owners of the parent––>
Note
Group
At 1 July 2012
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Item that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or
loss:
Total comprehensive income
for the financial year
Dividends paid on ordinary
shares, representing
total contributions by and
distributions to owners
At 30 June 2013
At 1 July 2011
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Item that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or
loss:
Total comprehensive income
Dividends paid on ordinary
shares, representing
total contributions by and
distributions to owners
At 30 June 2012
41
41
Preference
Nonshares
(Accumulated controlling issued by a
losses)
interests subsidiary
$’000
$’000
$’000
Share
capital
$’000
Exchange
translation
reserve
$’000
165,447
–
(21,868)
–
(9,628)
4,447
(468)
(408)
124
–
133,607
4,039
–
(1,405)
–
(17)
–
(1,422)
–
(1,405)
4,447
(425)
–
2,617
–
–
(5,687)
–
–
(5,687)
165,447
(23,273)
(10,868)
(893)
124
130,537
165,447
–
(21,861)
–
(12,152)
13,898
(100)
(357)
124
–
131,458
13,541
–
(7)
–
(11)
–
(18)
–
(7)
13,898
(368)
–
13,523
–
–
(11,374)
–
–
(11,374)
165,447
(21,868)
(9,628)
(468)
124
133,607
Total
equity
$’000
Included in the Group’s accumulated losses is a profit balance of approximately S$7,000 (2012: S$7,000), which is
restricted in use as required by the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China.
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Statements of Changes in Equity
Note
Company
At 1 July 2012
Profit for the year, representing total comprehensive
income for the financial year
Dividends paid on ordinary shares, representing total
contributions by and distributions to owners
At 30 June 2013
At 1 July 2011
Profit for the year, representing total comprehensive income for the financial year
Dividends paid on ordinary shares, representing total
contributions by and distributions to owners
At 30 June 2012
Share
capital
$’000
Retained
earnings
$’000
Total
equity
$’000
165,447
357
165,804
–
5,785
5,785
–
(5,687)
(5,687)
165,447
455
165,902
165,447
5,947
171,394
–
5,784
5,784
–
(11,374)
(11,374)
165,447
357
165,804
41
41
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Group
2012
$’000
7,293
19,670
Cash flow from operating activities:
Profit before taxation
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, furniture, fixtures and equipment
Depreciation of investment properties
Share of results of associates / joint venture, net of tax
Currency realignment
Loss on disposal of furniture, fixtures and equipment
Gain on disposal of properties
Interest income
Interest expense
Reversal of impairment on investment securities
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest in associate to fair value
upon the loss of significant influence
Fair value gain on investment securities
Reversal of impairment of fixed assets for non-performing stores
Allowance for inventory obsolescence and inventories written off
Closure costs – Australia
Bad debts written off
Reversal of allowance for doubtful debts
Operating profit before reinvestment in working capital
Increase in debtors
Increase in inventories
Decrease in creditors
Cash flow used in operations
Income tax paid
Net cash used in operating activities
7,675
82
(767)
(639)
62
(2,819)
(668)
3,307
–
6,927
123
(576)
174
11
–
(646)
2,663
(29)
(2,374)
(347)
–
3,379
–
94
(160)
14,118
(2,931)
(10,628)
(4,165)
(3,606)
(5,666)
(9,272)
–
–
(234)
280
523
–
(63)
28,823
(4,285)
(16,335)
(10,035)
(1,832)
(4,930)
(6,762)
Cash flow from investing activities:
Purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of property, furniture, fixtures and equipment
Loan to joint venture partner (Note 28)
Dividend received from joint venture partner
Interest received
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(10,707)
9,991
–
668
668
620
(8,495)
87
(16,500)
539
557
(23,812)
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2013
$’000
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Group
Cash flow from financing activities:
Repayment of bank borrowings
Proceeds from bank borrowings
Repayment of obligations under finance lease
Interest paid
Dividends paid to shareholders
Net cash from financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year
Net effect of exchange rate changes on opening cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year (Note 32)
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
(18,959)
29,197
(172)
(2,869)
(5,687)
1,510
(2,573)
22,956
(182)
(2,663)
(11,374)
6,164
(7,142)
7,709
5
572
(24,410)
32,357
(238)
7,709
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Notes to the Financial Statements
30 June 2013
1.
Corporate information
F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd (the “Company”) is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in Singapore
and is listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST).
The registered office and the principal place of business of the Company is 10 Science Park Road, #04-01 The
Alpha, Singapore Science Park II, Singapore 117684.
The principal activities of the Company are those of investment holding and the provision of management
services to its subsidiaries. The subsidiaries are primarily importers, exporters, licensees, distributors and
retailers of consumer fashion wear and accessories, home furnishings and timepieces.
There has been no significant change in the nature of these activities during the financial year.
2.
Summary of significant accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements of the Group and the balance sheet and statement of changes in equity
of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”).
The financial statements of the Company and of the Group are expressed in Singapore dollars (“SGD”) and all
values are rounded to the nearest thousand ($’000) except when otherwise indicated.
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention except as disclosed in the accounting
policies below.
The accounting policies have been consistently applied and are consistent with those used in the previous
financial year, except for the changes in accounting policies discussed below.
2.2 Changes in accounting policies
The Group has adopted all the new and revised Financial Reporting Standards (“FRSs”) and Interpretation to
FRSs (“INT FRSs”) that are relevant to its operations and effective for the financial year beginning on or after 1
July 2012.
The adoption of these new and revised FRSs and INT FRSs did not have any effect on the financial performance
or position of the Group and the Company.
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2.
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
2.3 Further changes in accounting policies
The Group and the Company have not adopted the following FRS and INT FRS that have been issued but not
yet effective:
Effective date
(annual period
beginning on or after)
Revised FRS 19
Amendments to FRS 101
FRS 113
Improvements to FRSs 2012
- Amendment to FRS 1
Employee Benefits
Government Loans
Disclosures - Offsetting financial assets and
financial liabilities
Fair Value Measurements
1 January 2013
1 January 2013
1 January 2013
Presentation of Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Financial Instruments: Presentation
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
Recoverable amount disclosures for non-financial
assets
1 January 2013
1 January 2013
1 January 2013
1 January 2014
1 January 2014
1 January 2013
The Directors expect that the adoption of the above pronouncements (where applicable) will have no material
impact on the financial statements in the period of initial application.
2.4 Functional and foreign currency
a)
Functional currency
Items included in the financial statements of each company in the Group are measured using the currency
of the primary economic environment in which the company operates, that is functional currency. The
consolidated financial statements are presented in SGD, which is the Company’s functional currency.
b)
Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are measured in the respective functional currencies of the Company
and its subsidiaries and are recorded on initial recognition in the functional currencies at exchange rates
approximating those ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are translated at the closing rate of exchange ruling at the end of the reporting period. Nonmonetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the
exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a
foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined.
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on translating monetary items at
the end of the reporting period are recognised in profit or loss except for exchange differences arising on
monetary items that form part of the Group’s net investment in foreign operations, which are recognised
initially in other comprehensive income and accumulated under a separate component of equity as
exchange translation reserve in the consolidated balance sheet and recognised in the consolidated
income statement on disposal of the foreign operation.
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2.4 Functional and foreign currency (continued)
c)
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into SGD at the rate of exchange ruling at
the end of the reporting period and their profit or loss are translated at the weighted average exchange
rates for the financial year. The exchange differences arising on the translation are taken directly to other
comprehensive income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the deferred cumulative amount recognised
in equity relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss.
In the case of a partial disposal without loss of control of a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation,
the proportionate share of the cumulative amount of the exchange differences are re-attributed to noncontrolling interest and are not recognised in profit or loss. For partial disposals of associates or jointly
controlled entities that are foreign operations, the proportionate share of the accumulated exchange
differences is reclassified to profit or loss.
2.5 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries
as at the end of the reporting period. The financial statements of the subsidiaries used in the preparation of
the consolidated financial statements are prepared for the same reporting date as the Company. Consistent
accounting policies are applied for like transactions and events in similar circumstances.
All intra-group balances, income and expenses and unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group
transactions and dividends are eliminated in full.
Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains control,
and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases.
Losses and other comprehensive income within a subsidiary are attributed to the non-controlling interest even
if that results in a deficit balance.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity
transaction. If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it:
-de-recognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary at their carrying amounts at
the date when control is lost;
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-
de-recognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest;
-
de-recognises the cumulative translation differences recorded in equity;
-
recognises the fair value of the consideration received;
-
recognises the fair value of any investment retained;
-
recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss;
-
reclassifies the Group’s share of components previously recognised in other comprehensive income to
profit or loss or retained earnings, as appropriate.
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2.
2.5 Basis of consolidation (continued)
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Identifiable assets acquired and
liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at
the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognised as expenses in the periods in which the costs are
incurred and the services are received.
When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate
classification, and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent
conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts
by the acquiree.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition
date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed to be an asset or
liability will be recognised in accordance with FRS 39 either in profit or loss or as a change to other comprehensive
income. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it is not remeasured until it is finally settled within
equity.
In business combinations achieved in stages, previously held equity interests in the acquiree are remeasured to
fair value at the acquisition date and any corresponding gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss.
The Group elects for each individual business combination, whether non-controlling interest in the acquiree (if
any) is recognised on the acquisition date at fair value, or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of
the acquiree identifiable net assets.
Any excess of the sum of the fair value of the consideration transferred in the business combination, the
amount of non-controlling interest in the acquiree (if any), and the fair value of the Group’s previously held
equity interest in the acquiree (if any), over the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities is
recorded as goodwill. The accounting policy for goodwill is set out in Note 2.12. In instances where the latter
amount exceeds the former, the excess is recognised as gain on bargain purchase in profit or loss on the
acquisition date.
2.6 Transactions with non-controlling interests Non-controlling interests represent the equity in subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to owners of
the parent. They are presented in the consolidated balance sheet within equity, separately from equity attributable
to owners of the parent, and are separately disclosed in the consolidated income statement. Changes in the
Company owners’ ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as
equity transactions. In such circumstances, the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests
are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount
by which the non-controlling interest is adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is
recognised directly in equity and attributed to owners of the parent.
2.7Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an investee that is controlled by the Group. The Group controls an investee when it is exposed,
or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns
through its power over the investee.
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2.7 Subsidiaries (continued)
Thus, the Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has all of the following:
-
-
-
Power over the investee
Exposure, or rights or variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and
The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
The Group assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are
changes to one or more of the three elements of control listed above.
In the Company’s separate financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less any
impairment losses. The assessment of impairment loss requires an estimation of the investment’s recoverable
amount using cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management. The discount rate
applied to the cash flow projections was 5.4% (2012: 5.4%) per annum and cash flow beyond the 5-year
period is extrapolated using growth rate of 1.0% (2012: 1.0%) per annum. This growth rate does not exceed
the long-term average growth rate for the industry. The financial statements of the parent and its subsidiaries
used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements shall be prepared as of the same reporting date.
When the end of the reporting period of the parent is different from that of a subsidiary, the subsidiary prepares,
for consolidation purposes, additional financial statements as of the same date as the financial statements of
the parent.
2.8 Joint ventures
A joint venture is a contractual arrangement whereby two or more parties have joint control. Joint control is the
contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant
activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
On acquisition of the investment, any excess of the cost of the investment over the Group’s share of the net fair
value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities is accounted as goodwill and is included in the carrying
amount of the investment. Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable
assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment is included as income in the determination of the entity’s
share of the joint venture’s profit or loss in the period in which the investment is acquired.
The Group accounts for its interest in a joint venture using the equity method from the date on which it becomes
a joint venture. Under the equity method, the investment in joint venture is carried in the balance sheet at cost
plus post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of the net assets of the joint venture. The profit or loss
reflects the share of results of operations of the joint venture. Distributions received from joint venture reduce
the carrying amount of the investment. Where there has been a change recognised in other comprehensive
income by the joint venture, the Group recognises its share of such changes in other comprehensive income.
Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the joint venture are eliminated
to the extent of the interest in the joint venture.
When the Group’s share of losses in a joint venture equals or exceeds its interest in the joint venture, the
Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the
joint venture.
The financial statements of the joint venture are prepared as of the same reporting date as the Company. Where
necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.
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2.
2.8 Joint ventures (continued)
After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an additional
impairment loss on the Group’s investment in its joint venture. The Group determines at each end of the reporting
period whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the joint venture is impaired. If this is the
case, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the
joint venture and its carrying value and recognises the amount in profit or loss.
Upon loss of joint control over the joint venture, the Group measures the retained interest at fair value. Any
difference between the fair value of the aggregate of the retained interest and proceeds from disposal and the
carrying amount of the investment at the date the equity method was discontinued is recognised in profit or loss.
In the Company’s separate financial statements, interest in joint ventures is accounted for at cost less
impairment losses.
The Group accounts for all amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in relation to that
joint venture on the same basis as would have been required if that joint venture had directly disposed of the
related assets or liabilities.
When an investment in a joint venture becomes an investment in an associate, the Group continues to apply the
equity method and does not remeasure the retained interest.
If the Group’s ownership interest in a joint venture is reduced, but the Group continues to apply the equity
method, the Group reclassifies to profit or loss the proportion of the gain or loss that had previously been
recognised in other comprehensive income relating to that reduction in ownership interest if that gain or loss
would be required to be classified to profit or loss on the disposal of the related assets or liabilities.
2.9Associates
An associate is an entity over which the Group has the power to participate in the financial and operating policy
decisions of the investee but has no control or joint control of those policies.
The Group’s investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method from the date on which it
becomes an associate. On acquisition of the investment, any excess of the cost of the investment over the
Group’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities is accounted as goodwill
and is included in the carrying amount of the investment. Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair
value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment is included as income
in the determination of the entity’s share of the associate’s profit or loss in the period in which the investment
is acquired.
Under the equity method, the investment in associates are carried in the balance sheet at cost plus postacquisition changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associates. The Group’s share of the profit or
loss of its associates reflects the share of the results of operations of the associates. Distributions received
from associates reduce the carrying amounts of the investment. Where there has been a change recognised
in other comprehensive income by the associate, the Group recognises its share of such changes in other
comprehensive income. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the
associate are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associates.
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2.
2.9 Associates (continued)
The Group’s share of the profit or loss of its associates is the profit attributable to equity holders of the associate
and, therefore is the profit or loss after tax and non-controlling interests in the subsidiaries of associates.
When the Group’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, the Group does
not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.
After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an additional
impairment loss on the Group’s investment in its associates. The Group determines at each end of the reporting
period whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the associate is impaired. If this is the
case, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the
associate and its carrying value and recognises the amount in profit or loss.
Goodwill relating to an associate is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised
nor tested individually for impairment.
Upon loss of significant influence over the associate, the Group measures any retained investment at its fair
value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate upon loss of significant influence and the
fair value of the aggregate of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss.
The Group accounts for all amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in relation to that
associate on the same basis as would have been required if that associate had directly disposed of the related
assets or liabilities.
When an investment in an associate becomes an investment in a joint venture or an investment in joint venture
becomes an investment in an associate, the Group continues to apply the equity method and does not
remeasure the retained interest.
If the Group’s ownership interest in an associate is reduced, but the Group continues to apply the equity
method, the Group reclassifies to profit or loss the proportion of the gain or loss that had previously been
recognised in other comprehensive income relating to that reduction in ownership interest if that gain or loss
would be required to be reclassified to profit or loss on the disposal of the related assets or liabilities.
The financial statements of the associates are prepared as of the same reporting date as the Company. Where
necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group. The most
recent available audited financial statements or, if not available, the unaudited management financial statements
of the associates, are used by the Group in applying the equity method.
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2.
2.10 Property, furniture, fixtures and equipment
All items of property, furniture, fixtures and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Such costs includes the cost of
replacing part of the property, furniture, fixtures and equipment and borrowing costs that are directly attributable
to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying property, furniture, fixtures and equipment. The
accounting policy for borrowing costs is set out in Note 2.19. The cost of an item of property, furniture, fixtures
and equipment is recognised as an asset if, and only if, it is probable that future economic benefits associated
with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Subsequent to recognition, property, furniture, fixtures and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation and accumulated impairment loss.
The cost of an asset comprises its purchase price, any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to
working condition for its intended use and costs of its dismantlement, removal or restoration, the obligation for
which an entity incurs as a consequence of installing the item.
When significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced in intervals, the Group
recognises such parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciation respectively. Likewise,
when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment
as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised
in profit or loss as incurred.
Depreciation begins when it is available for use and is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets as follows:
Leasehold buildings
Furniture and fittings
Electrical installation and office equipment
Motor vehicles
Data processing equipment
Leasehold improvements
-
-
-
-
-
-
Over the lease terms of 50 years
10 years
6 to 7 years
5 years
3 years
3 to 6 years
The carrying values of property, furniture, fixtures and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
The residual values, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year-end to ensure
that the amount, method and period of depreciation are consistent with previous estimates and the expected
pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the items of property, furniture, fixtures
and equipment.
An item of property, furniture, fixtures and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic
benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset is included
in profit or loss in the financial year the asset is derecognised.
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2.
2.11 Investment properties
Investment properties are properties that are either owned by the Group or leased under a finance lease in
order to earn rentals or for capital appreciation, or both, rather than for use in the production or supply of goods
or services, or for administrative purposes, or sale in the ordinary course of business. Investment properties
comprise completed investment properties and properties that are being constructed or developed for future
use as investment properties. Properties held under operating leases are classified as investment properties
when the definition of investment properties is met and they are accounted as finance leases.
Investment properties are initially recorded at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition,
investment properties are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
The carrying amount includes the cost of replacing part of an existing investment property at the time that cost
is incurred if the recognition criteria are met.
Depreciation begins when it is available for use and is calculated on the straight-line method over the lease term
of the building.
Investment property is depreciated over its leasehold period of 50 years.
Investment properties are derecognised when either they have been disposed of or when the investment
property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal. Any
gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of an investment property are recognised in profit or loss in the
year of retirement or disposal.
Transfers are made to or from investment property only when there is a change in use. For a transfer between
investment property to owner-occupied property, there is no change in the carrying amount of the property
transferred.
2.12Goodwill
Goodwill is initially measured at cost. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any
accumulated impairment loss.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition
date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of
the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units.
The cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually and whenever
there is an indication that the cash-generating unit may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by
assessing the recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) to which the
goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount,
an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not reversed
in subsequent periods.
Where goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit and part of the operation within that cash-generating
unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount
of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this
circumstance is measured based on the relative fair values of the operations disposed of and the portion of the
cash-generating unit retained.
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2.12 Goodwill (continued)
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of foreign operation are treated as assets and
liabilities of the foreign operations and are recorded in the functional currency of the foreign operations and are
translated in accordance with the accounting policy set out in Note 2.4.
2.13 Financial assets
Financial assets are recognised on the balance sheet when and only when the Group becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Group determines the classification of its financial assets
at initial recognition.
When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of financial assets
not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
A financial asset is derecognised where the contractual right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired.
On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount and the sum
of the consideration received and any cumulative gain or loss that has been recognised directly in other
comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss.
All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised or derecognised on the trade date that is
the date that the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases
or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or
convention in the marketplace concerned.
a)
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading and financial
assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets are classified
as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. This
category includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Group that are not designated
as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by FRS 39. Derivatives, including separated
embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective
hedging instruments.
The Group has not designated any financial assets upon initial recognition at fair value through profit
or loss.
Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at
fair value. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair values of the financial assets are recognised
in profit or loss. Net gains or losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include
exchange differences.
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2.13 Financial assets (continued)
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (continued)
Derivatives embedded in host contracts are accounted for as separate derivatives and recorded at fair
value if their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contracts
and the host contracts are not held for trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss. These
embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.
Reassessment only occurs if there is a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the
cash flows that would otherwise be required.
b)
Held-to-maturity investments
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified as
held-to-maturity when the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold the assets to maturity.
Subsequent to initial recognition, held-to-maturity investments are measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method less impairment losses. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when
the investments are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process.
c)
Loans and receivables
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market are classified as loans and receivables. Subsequent to initial recognition, such assets are carried
at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment losses. Gains and losses are
recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, as well as
through the amortisation process.
d)
Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets include equity and debt securities. Equity investments classified as
available-for-sale are those, which are neither classified as held for trading nor designated at fair value
through profit or loss. Debt securities in this category are those which are intended to be held for an
indefinite period of time and which may be sold in response to needs for liquidity or in response to
changes in the market conditions.
After initial recognition, available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value with gains or losses
being recognised in other comprehensive income, until the investment is derecognised at which time the
cumulative gain or loss previously reported in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to
profit or loss as a reclassification adjustment. Impairment losses, foreign exchange gains and losses on
monetary instruments and interest calculated using the effective interest method are recognised in profit
or loss.
Investments in equity instruments whose fair value cannot be reliably measured are measured at cost less
impairment loss.
2.14 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank, cash on hand and demand deposits which are subject to
an insignificant risk of changes in value. These also include bank overdrafts that form an integral part of the
Group’s cash management.
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2.15 Impairment of financial assets
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or
group of financial assets is impaired.
a)
Financial assets carried at amortised cost
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the Group first assesses whether objective evidence
of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for
financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Group determines that no objective evidence of
impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the
asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assess them for
impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or
continues to be recognised are not included in a collective assessment of impairment.
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets carried at amortised cost has
been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount
and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the financial asset’s original effective
interest rate. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss
is the current effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an
allowance account. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
When the asset becomes uncollectible, the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly
or if an amount was charged to the allowance account, the amounts charged to the allowance account
are written off against the carrying value of the financial asset.
To determine whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets has been
incurred, the Group considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties
of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments.
If in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be
related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised
impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its
amortised cost at the reversal date. The amount of reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
b)
Financial assets carried at cost
If there is objective evidence (such as significant adverse changes in the business environment where the
issuer operates, probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the issuer) that an impairment
loss on financial assets carried at cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the
difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flow
discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment losses are
not reversed in subsequent periods.
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c)
In the case of equity investments classified as available-for-sale, objective evidence of impairment include
(i) significant financial difficulty of the issue or obligor, (ii) information about significant changes with an
adverse effect that have taken place in the technological, market, economic or legal environment in
which the issuer operates, and indicates that the cost of the investment in equity instrument may not be
recovered; and (iii) a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the investment below its costs.
‘Significant’ is to be evaluated against the original cost of the investment and ‘prolonged’ against the
period in which the fair value has been below its original cost.
If an available-for-sale financial asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its cost
(net of any principal repayment and amortisation) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss
previously recognised in profit or loss, is transferred from other comprehensive income to profit or loss.
Reversals of impairment loss in respect of equity instruments are not recognised in profit or loss; increases
in their fair value after impairment are recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
In the case of debt instruments classified as available-for-sale, impairment is assessed based on the
same criteria as financial assets carried at amortised cost. However, the amount recorded for impairment
is the cumulative loss measured as the difference between the amortised cost and the current fair value,
less any impairment loss on that investment previously recognised in profit or loss. Future interest income
continues to be accrued based on the reduced carrying amount of the asset, using the rate of interest
used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. The interest
income is recorded as part of finance income. If, in a subsequent year, the fair value of a debt instrument
increases and the increases can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was
recognised in profit or loss, the impairment loss is reversed in profit or loss.
2.16 Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any
such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate
of the asset’s recoverable amount.
An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating unit’s fair value less costs to sell
and its value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows
that are largely independent of those from other assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its
recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset are discounted
to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs to sell, recent market transactions
are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model
is used.
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2.16 Impairment of non-financial assets (continued)
These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples or other available fair value indicators.
The Group bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations which are prepared
separately for each of the Group’s cash-generating units to which the individual assets are allocated. These
budgets and forecast calculations are generally covering a period of five years. For longer periods, a long-term
growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year.
Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss except for assets that are previously revalued where the
revaluation was taken to other comprehensive income. In this case the impairment is also recognised in other
comprehensive income up to the amount of any previous revaluation.
For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any
indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such
indication exists, the Group estimates the asset’s or cash-generating unit’s recoverable amount. A previously
recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine
the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case, the carrying
amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increase cannot exceed the carrying amount
that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised previously.
Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss unless the asset is measured at revalued amount, in which case the
reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.
2.17Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises the invoiced value of
goods on a weighted average basis together with the related charges incurred in importing such goods. Where
necessary, allowance is provided for damaged, obsolete and slow moving items to adjust the carrying value of
inventories to the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the
ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make
the sale.
2.18 Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are recognised on the balance sheet when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to
the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Group determines the classification of its financial
liabilities at initial recognition.
Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, plus, in the case of financial liabilities other than derivatives,
directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, all financial liabilities are measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method, except for derivatives, which are measured at fair value.
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is extinguished. For financial liabilities
other than derivatives, gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised
or impaired, and through the amortisation process. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of
derivatives are recognised in profit or loss. Net gains or losses on derivatives include exchange differences.
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2.18 Financial liabilities (continued)
When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms,
or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a
derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective
carrying amounts is recognised in profit or loss.
2.19 Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are recognised as interest expense in the financial year in which they are incurred. Borrowing
costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.
Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the cost of a qualifying asset if they are directly attributable to the
acquisition, construction or production of that asset. Capitalisation of borrowing costs commences when the
activities to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in progress and the expenditures and borrowing
costs are incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalised until the assets are substantially completed for their intended
use or sale.
2.20 Financial guarantees
A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse
the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance with
the terms of a debt instrument.
Financial guarantees are initially recognised as a liability at fair value, adjusted for transaction costs that are
directly attributable to the issuance of the guarantee. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial guarantees are
recognised as income in profit or loss over the period of the guarantee. If it is probable that the liability will be
higher than the amount initially recognised less amortisation, the liability is recorded at the higher amount with
the difference charged to profit or loss.
2.21Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) where as a result of
a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle
the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are reviewed at each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no
longer probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is
reversed. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax
rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in
the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
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2.22 Employee benefits
a)
Defined contribution plans
The Group participates in the national pension schemes as defined by the laws of the countries in which
it has operations. In particular, the Singapore companies in the Group make contributions to the Central
Provident Fund scheme in Singapore, a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions to national
pension schemes are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is performed.
b)
Employee leave entitlement
Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised as a liability when they accrue to employees. The
estimated liability for leave is recognised for services rendered by employees up to end of the reporting
period.
2.23Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement at inception date: whether fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific
asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specified
in an arrangement. For arrangements entered into prior to 1 January 2005, the date of inception is deemed to
be 1 January 2005 in accordance with the transitional requirements of INT FRS 104.
a)
As lessee
Finance leases, which transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership
of the leased item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased asset or, if
lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Any initial direct costs are also added to the
amount capitalised. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the
lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance
charges are charged to profit or loss. Contingent rents, if any, are charged as expenses in the periods in
which they are incurred.
Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and
the lease term, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the
lease term.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the
lease term. The aggregate benefit of incentives provided by the lessor is recognised as a reduction of
rental expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis.
b)
As lessor
Leases where the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset are
classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added to
the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same bases as rental
income (Note 2.24). Contingent rents are recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned.
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2.24Revenue
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the
revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is made. Revenue is measured at the fair
value of consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and
excluding taxes or duty. The Group assesses its revenue arrangements to determine if it is acting as principal or
agent. The Group has concluded that it is acting as a principal in all of its revenue arrangements. The following
specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised.
a)
Sale of goods
Revenue is recognised upon the transfer of significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods to the
customer, usually on delivery of goods. Revenue is not recognised to the extent where there are significant
uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due, associated costs or the possible return of
goods.
b)
Interest income
Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.
c)
Dividend income
Dividend income is recognised when the Group’s right to receive payment is established.
d)
Rental income
Rental income arising from operating leases on investment properties is accounted for on a straightline basis over the lease term. The aggregate cost of incentives provided to lessees is recognised as a
reduction of rental income over the lease term on a straight-line basis.
e)
Market support and administrative service income
Market support and administrative service income is recognised upon rendering of services.
2.25 Government grants
Government grants are recognised at their fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be
received and all attaching conditions will be complied with.
Government grant shall be recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the periods which the entity
recognised as expenses the related costs for which the grants relate. Grants related to income are presented
as “Other income”.
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2.26 Income taxes
a)
Current tax
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected
to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the
amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period, in the
countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income.
Current taxes are recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that the tax relates to items recognised
outside profit or loss, either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Management periodically
evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations
are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
b)
Deferred tax
Deferred taxation is provided, using the liability method, on all temporary differences at the end of the
reporting period between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial
reporting purposes.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:
-where the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability
in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither
the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
-in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates
and interests in joint ventures, where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be
controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unabsorbed
capital allowances and unutilised tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be
available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry-forward of unused tax credits
and unused tax losses can be utilised except:
-where the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time
of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
-
in respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries,
associates and interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that
it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit
will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
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b)
Deferred tax (continued)
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced
to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of
the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at the end of each
reporting period and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit
will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when
the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at the end of each reporting period.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss. Deferred
tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other comprehensive income
or directly in equity and deferred tax arising from a business combination is adjusted against goodwill on
acquisition.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off
current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable
entity and the same taxation authority.
Tax benefits acquired as part of a business combination, but not satisfying the criteria for separate
recognition at that date, would be recognised subsequently if new information about facts and
circumstances changed. The adjustment would either be treated as a reduction to goodwill (as long as it
does not exceed goodwill) if it occurred during the measurement period or in profit or loss.
c)
Sales tax
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax except:
-where the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation
authority, in which case the sales tax is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or
as part of the expense item as applicable; and
-receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of sales tax included.
The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of
receivables or payables in the balance sheet.
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2.27 Related parties
A related party is defined as follows:
(a)
A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Group and Company if that person:
(b)
(i) Has control or joint control over the Company;
(ii) Has significant influence over the Company; or
(iii) Is a member of the key management personnel of the Group or Company or of a parent of the
Company.
An entity is related to the Group and the Company if any of the following conditions applies:
(i) The entity and the Company are members of the same group (which means that each parent,
subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others).
(ii) One entity is an associate or joint venture of other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a
member of a group of which the other entity is a member).
(iii) Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party.
(iv) One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity.
(v) The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Company or
an entity related to the Company. If the Company is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers are
also related to the Company.
(vi) The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a).
(vii) A person identified in (a)(i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key
management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).
2.28 Segment reporting
The Group’s businesses are generally segmented by its channel of distribution and geographical location.
Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that
can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items mainly comprise bank borrowings, finance lease,
taxation, corporate assets and corporate expenses. The turnover by geographical segments is based on the
location of the customers regardless of where the goods are produced. The assets and capital expenditure are
based on the location of those assets.
Segment accounting policies are the same as the policies of the Group. Intersegment transactions are carried
out based on terms agreed upon between the management of the respective segment.
2.29 Share capital and share issue expenses
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares are recognised as share capital in equity. Incremental costs directly
attributable to the issuance of ordinary shares are deducted against share capital.
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2.30Contingencies
A contingent liability is:
(a)
a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the
occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the
Group; or
(b)
a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because:
(i)
it is not possible that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle
the obligation; or
(ii)
the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only
by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future event(s) not wholly within the control of
the Group.
Contingent liabilities and assets are not recognised on the balance sheet of the Group, except for contingent
liabilities assumed in a business combination that are present obligations and which the fair values can be
reliably determined.
2.31 Exceptional items
Exceptional items are items of income and expense of such size, nature or incidence that their disclosure is
relevant to explain the performance of the Group for the year.
3.
Significant accounting judgments and estimates
The preparation of the Group’s financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure
of contingent liabilities at the reporting date. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates
could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability
affected in the future.
3.1 Judgments made in applying accounting policies
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgments,
apart from those involving estimations, which has the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the
consolidated financial statements.
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Significant accounting judgments and estimates (continued)
3.1 Judgments made in applying accounting policies(continued)
(i)
Income tax
The Group has exposure to income taxes in several jurisdictions. Significant judgment is involved in
determining the group-wide provision for income taxes. There are certain transactions and computations
for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group
recognises liabilities for expected tax issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due.
Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recognised,
such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such
determination is made.
The carrying amounts of the income tax items in the financial statements are:
Group
Deferred tax assets
Tax recoverable
(ii)
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
938
3,515
3,035
240
601
2,164
3,585
510
Company
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
–
–
476
–
–
–
517
–
Operating lease commitments - As lessor
The Group has entered into commercial property leases on its leasehold properties. The Group has
determined, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, that it retains all the
significant risks and rewards of ownership of these properties which are leased out on operating leases.
(iii) Determination of functional currency
The Group measures foreign currency transactions in the respective functional currencies of the Company
and its subsidiaries. In determining the functional currencies of the entities in the Group, judgment is
required to determine the currency that mainly influences sales prices for goods and services and of the
country whose competitive forces and regulations mainly determines the sales prices of its goods and
services. The functional currencies of the entities in the Group are determined based on management’s
assessment of the economic environment in which the entities operate and the entities’ process of
determining sales prices.
3.2 Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the
reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below. The Group based its assumptions and estimates
on parameters available when the financial statements was prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions
about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the
control of the Group. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
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3.
3.2 Key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)
(i)Investment properties, property, furniture, fixtures and equipment, investment in subsidiaries and investment
in associates / joint venture
The cost of leasehold improvements is depreciated over the lease terms of the tenanted area between
3 to 6 years and investment property is depreciated over its leasehold period of 50 years. The other
furniture, fixtures and equipment is depreciated over the common life expectancies.
The Group and Company assesses whether there are indicators of impairment for investment properties,
property, furniture, fixtures and equipment, investment in subsidiaries, and investment in associates /
joint venture at each reporting date. These assets are tested for impairment where there are indications
that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. This requires an estimation of the value in use of the
assets. Estimating the value in use requires the Group and Company to make an estimate of the future
cash flow from assets and also to determine appropriate discount rates to calculate the present value of
this cash flow. The growth rate used of 1.0% (2012: 1.0%) per annum in the estimation does not exceed
the long-term average growth rate for the industry. The discount rate applied to the cash flow projections
was 5.40% (2012: 5.40%) per annum.
The carrying amounts of the Group’s and Company’s investment properties, property, furniture, fixtures
and equipment at 30 June 2013 were approximately $27,139,000 (2012: $31,749,000) and $786,000
(2012: $1,425,000) respectively. The carrying amounts of the Company’s investment in subsidiaries and
of the Group’s investment in associates / joint venture at 30 June 2013 was approximately $70,966,000
(2012: $70,966,000) and $10,166,000 (2012: $12,163,000) respectively.
(ii)Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The net realisable value is estimated
based on the estimated average realisable value of each type of inventories. The carrying amount of the
Group’s inventories at 30 June 2013 was approximately $117,694,000 (2012: $110,445,000).
(iii) Financial guarantees
The Company has issued corporate guarantees to banks for bank borrowings granted to its subsidiaries
and associates / joint venture with total facilities of approximately $190,043,000 (2012: $175,554,000).
The fair value of these corporate guarantees is estimated based on the actual rates charged by the banks
while these guarantees are made available, compared to the estimated rates that the banks would have
charged had these guarantees not been available. The fair value of these corporate guarantees has no
material financial impact to the results and retained earnings of the Company for the financial years ended
30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012.
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3.
3.2 Key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)
(iv) Impairment of loans and receivables
The Group and Company assesses at each reporting period whether there is any objective evidence that
a financial asset is impaired. To determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment, the Group
and Company considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of
the debtor and default or significant delay in payments.
Where there is objective evidence of impairment, the amount and timing of future cash flows are estimated
based on historical loss experience for assets with similar credit risk characteristics. The carrying amount
of the Group’s and Company’s loans and receivable at the end of the reporting period is disclosed in Note
34 to the financial statements.
(v)Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and whenever there is indication that the goodwill may be
impaired. The recoverable amounts of the cash-generating unit related to goodwill have been determined
based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of estimates (Note 16).
4.
Group companies
The subsidiaries as at 30 June are:Name of company
[country of incorporation]
Principal activities
Cost
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
Percentage of
equity interest
2013
2012
%
%
Held by the Company
~
Fashion Dynamics International
Pte Ltd [Singapore]
Investment holding company
3,000
3,000
100
100
~
F. J. B. Investment Pte Ltd
[Singapore]
^
^
100
100
~
F J Benjamin Concepts Pte Ltd
[Singapore]
60
60
100
100
◊
F J Benjamin (Indochina) Pte Ltd Deregistered
[Singapore]
–
50
–
100
~
F J Benjamin Ideas Pte Ltd
[Singapore]
3,000
3,000
100
100
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4.
Group companies (continued)
Name of company
84
Cost
Percentage of
equity interest
2013
2012
%
%
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
8,516
8,516
100
100
58,612
58,612
100
100
1,119
1,119
100
100
19
19
100
100
693
693
60
60
3,909
3,909
100
100
#
F J Benjamin (M) Sdn. Bhd. Importers, distributors and
[Malaysia]
retailers of consumer fashion
wear, accessories and
timepieces
#
F J Benjamin (H.K.) Limited Importers, exporters,
[Hong Kong]
distributors, retailers of
timepieces and consumer
fashion accessories
+
BMI (Hong Kong) Limited
[Hong Kong]
Dormant
#
Ferro Designs Limited
[Hong Kong]
@
Arcangel Limited
[Hong Kong]
Distributors of consumer
fashion wear
#
[Taiwan]
Importers, distributors and
retailers of timepieces
+
FJ Benjamin (Aust) Pty Ltd
[Australia]
Dormant
21,434
21,434
100
100
@*
F J Benjamin Concepts
(Thailand) Ltd [Thailand]
Dormant
119
119
49
49
+
F. J. Benjamin Fashions
(U.S.) Inc. [United States]
Distributors and retailers of
consumer fashion wear and
accessories
289
289
100
100
100,770
100,820
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4.
Group companies (continued)
Name of company
Percentage of
equity interest
2013
2012
%
%
Held through subsidiaries
~
F J Benjamin Leading Watch
Concepts Pte Ltd
[Singapore]
Dormant
100
100
~
F J Benjamin Lifestyle Pte. Ltd.
[Singapore]
Importers, exporters, distributors and
retailers of consumer fashion wear,
accessories and home furnishings
100
100
~
[Singapore]
Importers, exporters, licensees, distributors
and retailers of consumer fashion wear,
accessories and timepieces
100
100
~
Fashion Dynamics Singapore Pte
Ltd [Singapore]
Importers, exporters, licensees, distributors
and retailers of consumer fashion wear and
accessories
100
100
#
F J Benjamin Lifestyle Sdn. Bhd.
[Malaysia]
Importers, exporters, distributors and
retailers of consumer fashion wear and
accessories
100
100
#
F J Benjamin Luxury Timepieces
Sdn. Bhd. [Malaysia]
Importers, distributors and retailers of
timepieces
100
100
@
[Hongkong]
Sourcing activities
100
100
@
F J Benjamin (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
[People’s Republic of China]
Importers, distributors of consumer fashion
wear and timepieces
100
100
@
Atelier Arcangel Ltd
[United Kingdom]
Distributors of consumer fashion wear
100
100
+
[Italy]
Promoters, marketers and retailer of fashion
apparel and accessories
100
100
+
PT Meteor Prima Sejati
[Indonesia]
Importers, exporters and distributors of
consumer fashion wear and accessories
100
100
~
Audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore.
#
Audited by member firms of Ernst & Young Global in the respective countries.
+Not required to be audited by the laws of its country of incorporation. These foreign subsidiaries are not considered significant as defined
under Clause 718 of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
*
Considered a subsidiary with the Group holding 79% of voting rights (Note 31).
^
Cost of investment is two Singapore dollars.
@
Audited by other auditors.
◊
Deregistered on 6 November 2012.
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5.Revenue
Revenue of the Group represents the invoiced value of products supplied to external customers.
6.
Other income
Group
Market support and administrative service income (Note 39)
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest in associate to fair value
upon the loss of significant influence
Fair value gain on investment securities
Rental income
Government grants
Loss on disposal of furniture, fixtures and equipment
Miscellaneous income / (expense)
Miscellaneous credits written-back / Discounts received
Sample sales income
Others
7.
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
8,499
8,281
2,374
347
218
36
(62)
52
124
141
177
11,906
–
–
267
109
(11)
(6)
608
–
150
9,398
Staff costs
Group
Salaries and bonuses
Provident fund contributions
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2013
$’000
2012
$’000
45,797
5,767
51,564
48,714
4,342
53,056
30 June 2013
8.
Other operating expenses
Group
The following items have been included in arriving at other operating expenses:
Audit fees paid to:
- Auditors of the Company
- Other auditors
Non-audit fees paid to:
- Auditors of the Company
- Other auditors
Allowance for inventory obsolescence (Note 20)
Inventories written down (Note 20)
Bad debts written off
Rental of equipment
Outlet related expenses
Transportation and accommodation expenses
Utilities
Freight, handling and shipping costs
Discounts allowed
Professional and legal fees
Samples / repairs of stocks
9.
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
313
156
277
151
147
55
3,757
1,257
94
419
6,074
3,247
1,850
2,004
2,111
4,778
2,194
98
39
1,821
1,276
–
370
5,786
3,715
1,843
1,708
1,496
4,150
1,734
Group
Closure costs - Australia
Reversal of impairment of fixed assets on non-performing stores
Gain on disposal of properties
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
–
–
2,819
2,819
(523)
234
–
(289)
10. Interest expense
Group
Interest expense on:
- Bank borrowings
- Finance lease
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
3,274
33
3,307
2,623
40
2,663
87
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11.Taxation
Group
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
3,767
78
5,439
148
(589)
(2)
3,254
490
52
6,129
The major components of income tax expense
for financial year ended 30 June were:
Current tax
Under provision in respect of prior years
Deferred tax:Movements in temporary differences
(Over)/Under provision in respect of prior years
Tax expense for the year recognised in profit or loss
A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit multiplied by the applicable corporate
tax rate for the years ended 30 June 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
Group
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Profit before share of results of associates/joint venture and before taxation
6,526
19,094
Tax at the domestic rates applicable to profits in the countries where the
Group operates
Income not subjected to tax
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
Utilisation of tax losses and capital allowances brought forward
Deferred tax assets not recognised
Under provision in respect of prior years
Others
Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss
1,451
(1,750)
1,636
–
1,741
76
100
3,254
4,159
(1,058)
1,317
(77)
1,566
200
22
6,129
The above reconciliation is prepared by aggregating separate reconciliations for each national jurisdiction.
As at 30 June 2013, certain subsidiaries had unutilised tax losses of approximately $36.2 million (2012: $29.3
million) available for offset against future taxable profits of the companies in which the losses arose, for which
no deferred tax assets are recognised due to uncertainty of their recoverability. The use of these unutilised tax
losses are subject to the agreement of the tax authorities and compliance with certain provisions of the tax
legislation of the respective countries in which the companies operate.
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12. Earnings per share
The basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the profit for the financial year that is attributable
to owners of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial
year.
Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing profit for the financial year that is attributable to
owners of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year
plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive
potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
The following table reflects the profit and share data used in the computation for basic and diluted earnings per
share for the financial years ended 30 June:
Group
Net profit for the financial year attributable to owners of the parent used in
the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic and diluted earnings
per share computation
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
4,447
13,898
‘000
‘000
568,710
568,710
13. Property, furniture, fixtures and equipment
Group
Cost
At 1 July 2011
Additions
Disposals
Reclassification
At 30 June 2012 and
1 July 2012
Additions
Disposals
At 30 June 2013
Furniture
and
Fittings
$’000
Electrical
Installation
and
Office
Equipment
$’000
Data
Motor Processing
Leasehold
Vehicles Equipment Improvements
$’000
$’000
$’000
Leasehold
Building
$’000
Total
$’000
1,678
(1)
541
(131)
–
3,334
6
409
(178)
164
2,517
(5)
221
(237)
–
5,459
(40)
640
(1,709)
–
35,534
(182)
6,684
(4,012)
(164)
16,026
577
–
–
–
64,548
355
8,495
(6,267)
–
2,087
(33)
1,374
(95)
3,333
3,735
(2)
383
(136)
3,980
2,496
(1)
–
–
2,495
4,350
(13)
343
(31)
4,649
37,860
(68)
8,607
(5,463)
40,936
16,603
(159)
–
(2,985)
13,459
67,131
(276)
10,707
(8,710)
68,852
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13. Property, furniture, fixtures and equipment (continued)
Group
Furniture
and
Fittings
$’000
Electrical
Installation
and
Office
Equipment
$’000
1,239
11
2,105
(9)
853
(9)
4,902
(38)
183
451
397
–
–
–
(120)
Data
Motor Processing
Leasehold
Vehicles Equipment Improvements
$’000
$’000
$’000
Leasehold
Building
$’000
Total
$’000
26,825
(151)
3,894
159
39,818
(37)
348
5,206
342
6,927
–
–
(187)
–
(187)
–
(86)
–
(154)
–
(1,697)
(234)
(3,697)
–
–
(234)
(5,754)
1,313
1
2,461
(6)
1,087
(1)
3,515
(9)
27,762
(26)
4,395
(36)
40,533
(77)
Accumulated
depreciation and
impairment loss
At 1 July 2011
Charge for the financial year
Utilisation of provision
for impairment
Reversal of
impairment loss for
the financial year
Disposals
At 30 June 2012
and 1 July 2012
Charge for the
financial year
Utilisation of provision
for impairment
Disposals
At 30 June 2013
490
427
415
436
5,596
311
7,675
(94)
1,710
(128)
2,754
1,501
(26)
3,916
(20)
(5,326)
27,986
(824)
3,846
(20)
(6,398)
41,713
Net carrying amount
At 30 June 2013
At 30 June 2012
1,623
774
1,226
1,274
994
1,409
733
835
12,950
10,098
9,613
12,208
27,139
26,598
A reversal of impairment loss of $234,000 was recognised on leasehold improvements in the prior year to bring
their carrying values to their recoverable values. Their recoverable amounts were based on the value in use of
the leasehold improvements.
Assets pledged as security
The Group’s leasehold buildings with a carrying amount of $9,613,000 (2012: $12,208,000) are pledged as
security for bank facilities.
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13.
Property, furniture, fixtures and equipment (continued)
Company
Cost
At 1 July 2011
Additions
At 30 June 2012
and 1 July 2012
Additions
At 30 June 2013
Accumulated
depreciation and
impairment loss
At 1 July 2011
Charge for the
financial year
At 30 June 2012
and 1 July 2012
Charge for the
financial year
At 30 June 2013
Net carrying amount
At 30 June 2013
At 30 June 2012
Furniture and
Fittings
$’000
Electrical
Installation
and Office
Equipment
$’000
Motor
Vehicles
$’000
138
–
390
–
1,167
–
26
–
2,503
9
4,224
9
138
–
138
390
–
390
1,167
–
1,167
26
6
32
2,512
3
2,515
4,233
9
4,242
43
271
57
16
1,592
1,979
14
75
232
6
502
829
57
346
289
22
2,094
2,808
11
68
36
382
232
521
7
29
362
2,456
648
3,456
70
81
8
44
646
878
3
4
59
418
786
1,425
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
710
1,084
646
878
Data
Processing
Leasehold
Equipment Improvements
$’000
$’000
Group
Net carrying amount includes furniture, fixtures and
equipment under finance leases: Motor vehicles
Total
$’000
Company
Leased assets are pledged as security for the related finance lease liabilities.
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14. Investment properties
Group
Balance sheet:
Cost
At 1 July
Disposal
At 30 June
Accumulated depreciation and impairment loss
At 1 July
Charge for the financial year
Disposal
At 30 June
Net book value
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
7,004
(6,829)
(175)
–
6,761
–
243
7,004
1,853
82
(1,888)
(47)
–
1,680
123
–
50
1,853
–
5,151
The Group has no restrictions on the realisability of its investment properties and no contractual obligations to
purchase, construct or develop investment property or for repairs, maintenance or enhancements.
Group
Income statement:
Rental income from investment properties
Direct operating expenses
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
218
267
40
40
Valuation was carried out by accredited independent valuers on an open market, existing use basis. The fair
value of the investment properties of the Group was $6,995,000 as at 30 June 2012. Sale of the property was
completed on 26 April 2013.
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15.Subsidiaries
Company
2013
$’000
Investment in subsidiaries:
Unquoted shares, at cost
Impairment losses
Receivables from subsidiaries:
Loans receivable, unsecured
Other receivables
Accrual for financial undertakings
Allowance for doubtful debts
2012
$’000
100,770
(29,804)
70,966
100,820
(29,854)
70,966
20,453
84,693
(4,864)
100,282
(54,562)
45,720
20,083
84,825
(6,031)
98,877
(52,729)
46,148
116,686
117,114
Details of the subsidiaries are set out at Note 4. During the year, one of the subsidiaries was liquidated and the
impairment loss previously provided for was written off against the cost of investment in the subsidiary.
The loans receivable have no fixed terms of repayment and are not expected to be repaid within one year. The
loans receivable bear interest at 4.0% (2012: 4.0%) per annum. The other receivables are non-trade related,
unsecured, interest-free, with no fixed terms of repayment and repayable only when the cash flow of the
subsidiaries permit.
Accrual for financial undertakings relates to the financial support given to certain subsidiaries.
The Company has undertaken not to recall the loans receivable and amounts receivable from certain subsidiaries
amounting to $5,635,000 (2012: $5,509,000) and $43,987,000 (2012: $46,664,000) respectively, until such
time the subsidiaries are in the position to repay the amounts without impairing their respective liquidity positions.
16.Goodwill
Group
At 1 July and 30 June
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
559
559
Impairment testing of goodwill
Goodwill acquired through business combination has been allocated to one cash-generating unit (“CGU”) within
the Distribution segment.
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16. Goodwill (continued)
The recoverable amounts of the CGU associated with goodwill have been determined based on value in use
calculations using cash flow projections from financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year
period. The pre-tax discount rate applied to the cash flow projections and the forecasted growth rate used to
extrapolate cash flow projections beyond the five-year period are 5.4% (2012: 5.4% per annum) and 1% (2012:
1% per annum) per annum respectively.
Gross margins used in the value in use calculations were based on budgeted gross margins derived from past
performance and management’s expectations of market developments. The pre-tax discount rate reflects the
current market assessment of the risks specific to the CGU. This is the benchmark used by management to
assess operating performance and to evaluate future investment proposals. The forecasted growth rate did not
exceed the long-term average growth rate for the distribution business in which the CGU operates.
17. Investment in associates / joint venture
Group
Shares, at cost
Impairment losses
Share of post-acquisition reserves
Share of exchange translation reserve
Fair value of investment in an associate for
which there is published price quotation
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
4,153
(1,559)
9,426
(1,854)
10,166
5,095
(1,559)
9,923
(1,296)
12,163
–
4,960
The principal activities and related details of the Group’s significant associates / joint venture are as follows:
(a)
a 50% (2012: 50%) interest in a Singapore-incorporated company whose principal activities comprise the
operating of cafes and entertainment outlets. It remains dormant during the financial year. The entity is
audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore;
(b)
a 48% (2012: 48%) interest in a Singapore-incorporated company which is dormant during the financial
year. The entity is audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore; and
(c)
a 50% (2012: 50%) interest in a joint venture comprising an Indonesia-incorporated company whose
principal activities comprise the distribution of consumer fashion wear, accessories and timepieces and
other sales related activities. The entity is audited by an associated firm of Moore Stephens International
Limited.
(d) On 18 June 2013, the Group’s investment in a Singapore-incorporated associate was diluted from
21.64% to 18.25%. Management has assessed that the Group no longer has significant influence over
the associate. With the loss of significant influence, the investment is no longer equity accounted for and
is now being carried as a held for trading financial asset (Note 18). A gain arising from the remeasurement
of the Group’s interest in the previously held associate to fair value of approximately $2,374,000 was
recognised during the financial year ended 30 June 2013.
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17. Investment in associates / joint venture (continued)
The Group’s interests in these associates / joint venture are held through various subsidiaries. The operations of
these associates / joint venture are not managed by the Group.
The summarised aggregated financial information of the equity accounted investments, not adjusted for the
proportion of ownership interest held by the Group are as follows:
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Statement of financial position
Non-current assets
19,897
27,594
Current assets
79,331
79,225
Total assets
99,228
106,819
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Statement of comprehensive income
Revenue
Depreciation and amortisation
Interest income
Interest expense
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit after tax
83,899
10,189
94,088
63,415
22,492
85,907
113,650
(3,379)
12
(833)
3,243
(833)
2,410
150,580
(6,373)
445
(581)
586
(712)
(125)
The above information comprises mainly balances and results of a joint venture.
18. Investment securities
Group
Current:
Held for trading financial assets
- Quoted equity investments
Non-current:
-Unquoted equity investments, at cost
-Quoted equity investments
Impairment losses
Market value: Quoted equity investments
Company
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
4,261
–
–
–
2,246
527
2,773
(2,687)
86
2,246
527
2,773
(2,685)
88
2,760
527
3,287
(3,201)
86
2,760
527
3,287
(3,199)
88
4,347
88
86
88
95
30 June 2013
19. Other receivables
Group
Loan receivable from third party, unsecured
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
260
260
The unsecured loan receivable from third party is interest-free, has no fixed terms of repayment and is not
expected to be repaid within one year. The balance is to be settled in cash.
20.Inventories
Group
Trading stocks: On hand
On consignment
In transit
Work-in-progress
Total inventories at lower of cost and net realisable value
Inventories recognised as an expense in cost of sales
Inclusive of the following credit
- Reversal of write-down of inventories
Allowance for inventories charged to the income statement
Inventories written down charged to the income statement
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
98,303
7,160
9,699
2,532
117,694
92,671
6,614
8,108
3,052
110,445
211,475
222,468
(1,635)
3,757
1,257
(2,817)
1,821
1,276
The reversal of write-down of inventories was made during the financial year due to a higher than expected
realisation on disposal.
21. Trade debtors
Group
External trade debtors
Trade debts due from joint venture
Reversal of allowance for doubtful debts charged to the income statement
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
12,973
51,793
64,766
17,691
41,174
58,865
(160)
(63)
Trade debtors are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30 to 120 day terms. They are recognised at their
original invoiced amounts which represent their fair values on initial recognition.
Trade debts due from joint venture are unsecured, non-interest bearing, repayable upon demand and are to be
settled in cash.
96
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21. Trade debtors (continued)
The Group’s trade debtors that are individually impaired at the end of the reporting period and the movement of
the allowance accounts used to record the impairment are as follows:
Group
Individually impaired
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Trade debtors - nominal amounts
Allowance for impairment
Movement in allowance accounts
At 1 July
Reversal of allowance for the financial year
Written off
Exchange differences
At 30 June
693
(693)
–
851
(851)
–
851
(160)
–
2
693
931
(63)
(21)
4
851
Trade debtors that are individually determined to be impaired at the end of the reporting period relate to debtors
that are in financial difficulties and have defaulted on payments. These receivables are not secured by any
collateral or credit enhancements.
22. Other debtors
Group
Other receivables
Deposits
Prepayments
Advances
Due from subsidiaries
Derivative financial assets
Due from associate / joint venture
Company
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
2,787
6,018
3,305
61
–
8
8,680
20,859
4,844
6,257
3,401
32
–
–
9,229
23,763
103
92
31
6
48,061
–
29
48,322
–
92
33
8
140,675
–
29
140,837
Other receivables and amounts due from associate / joint venture are non-trade related, non-interest bearing,
unsecured and are generally on 60 to 90 day terms.
The amounts due from subsidiaries are non-trade related, unsecured, interest-free and are repayable on
demand. These balances are to be settled in cash.
Derivative financial assets relate to the fair value change of forward contracts.
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22. Other debtors (continued)
The Group’s other receivables that are impaired at the end of the reporting period and the movement of the
allowance accounts used to record the impairment are as follows:
Group
Individually impaired
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Other receivables - nominal amounts
Allowance for impairment
Movement in allowance accounts
At 1 July
Exchange differences
At 30 June
1,170
(1,170)
–
1,154
(1,154)
–
1,154
16
1,170
1,207
(53)
1,154
Other receivables that are individually determined to be impaired at the end of the reporting period relate to
debtors that are in financial difficulties and have defaulted on payments. These receivables are not secured by
any collateral or credit enhancements.
23. Trade and other creditors
Group
Trade creditors
Accruals
Sundry creditors
Derivative financial liabilities
Due to subsidiaries
Due to associate / joint venture
Company
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
40,829
10,063
9,636
–
–
472
61,000
37,658
15,200
11,223
141
–
532
64,754
–
909
120
–
1,500
–
2,529
–
2,102
109
–
94,544
–
96,755
Trade creditors and sundry creditors are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30 to 120 day terms.
Derivative financial liabilities relate to the fair value change of forward contracts.
The amounts due to subsidiaries and associate / joint venture are non-trade related, unsecured, interest-free
and are repayable on demand. These balances are to be settled in cash.
98
F J Benjamin
30 June 2013
24. Finance lease creditors
The Group has entered into various finance lease facilities for its motor vehicles. These leases expire over the
next five years and are secured by a charge over the leased assets (Note 13). The average discount rates implicit
in the leases range from 1.9% to 4.8% (2012: 1.9% to 4.8%) per annum. Lease terms include purchase options
but do not contain restrictions concerning payments of dividends, additional debt or further leasing.
Group
Present value of minimum lease payments are
as follow:Not later than one year
Later than one year but not later than five
years
Later than five years
Total present value of minimum lease payments
Future minimum lease repayments are as
follow: Not later than one year
Later than one year but not later than five
years
Total future minimum lease payments
Amount representing interest
Company
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
163
285
127
122
602
–
765
539
113
937
522
–
649
536
113
771
190
329
149
147
641
–
831
(66)
765
594
115
1,038
(101)
937
557
–
706
(57)
649
594
115
856
(85)
771
25. Bank borrowings
Current
Bank overdrafts (Note 32)
Trust receipts and bills payable
Term loans
Short term loans
Non-current
Term loans
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
9,099
44,919
2,481
17,235
73,734
6,994
39,132
2,886
10,362
59,374
4,500
6,500
Corporate guarantees are given by the Company amounting to approximately $190,043,000 (2012:
$175,554,000) for facilities granted to certain subsidiaries and associates / joint venture. The short term loans
bear interest at rates that ranged from 2.21% to 5.1% (2012: 1.8% to 5.0%) per annum during the financial year.
The bank overdrafts bear interest at rates that ranged from 3.94% to 7.85% (2012: 2.6% to 7.85%) per annum
during the financial year. The trust receipts and bills payable bear interest at rates that ranged from 1.25% to
5.57% (2012: 1.67% to 5.68%) per annum during the financial year. The term loans during the financial year
comprise a HKD loan with interest at rates that ranged from 2.88% to 2.90% (2012: 2.76% to 2.90%) per
annum and a SGD loan with fixed interest rate at 3.53% per annum. The HKD term loan is repayable in 60 equal
monthly instalments commencing September 2009 and the SGD term loan is repayable in 20 equal quarterly
instalments commencing August 2011.
99
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25. Bank borrowings (continued)
In financial year 2004, one of the subsidiaries of the Company issued $30 million of deferred consideration notes
(the “notes”) to the Company as consideration for the acquisition of F J Benjamin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and F J
Benjamin Leading Watch Concepts Pte Ltd. The Company, in turn, sold the notes to one of its wholly-owned
subsidiaries, via a bank. The notes are unsecured, bear interest at 9.90% (2012: 9.90%) per annum and will
mature in 2018.
26. Other liabilities
Other liabilities consist of an advance from an associate. The advance is interest-free, has no fixed terms of
repayment and is not expected to be repaid within one year.
27. Deferred taxation
Group
Consolidated balance sheet Consolidated income statement
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Depreciation
Provisions
Other
Deferred tax assets
Provisions
Depreciation
Unutilised tax losses
Foreign exchange
Other
Deferred tax assets
(364)
164
(40)
(240)
(646)
176
(40)
(510)
724
(14)
197
–
31
938
643
(61)
–
–
19
601
(282)
12
–
(81)
(47)
(197)
–
4
(591)
96
(45)
–
234
206
12
(256)
295
542
The deferred tax assets are recognised in view of the foreseeable future taxable profit based on management
forecast.
Unrecognised temporary differences relating to investments
At the end of the reporting period, no deferred tax liability (2012: nil) has been recognised for taxes that would be
payable on the undistributed earnings and unremitted interest income of certain of the Group’s investments as:
-The Group has determined that undistributed profits and unremitted interest income of its subsidiaries will
not be distributed in the foreseeable future;
-
The Group’s investments in joint venture is held by a wholly-owned subsidiary in the same tax jurisdiction,
and the Group has determined that undistributed profit of the subsidiary will not be distributed in the
foreseeable future.
Such temporary differences for which no deferred tax liabilities have been recognised aggregate to $10,836,000
(2012: $13,247,000). The deferred tax liability is estimated to be $1,419,000 (2012: $1,616,000).
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27. Deferred taxation (continued)
Tax consequences of proposed dividends
There are no income tax consequences (2012: nil) attached to the dividends to the shareholders proposed by
the Company but not recognised as a liability in the financial statements.
28. Loan to joint venture partner
The loan to joint venture partner is secured by shares in the joint venture, bears interest at 4.0% per annum and
is repayable in 2016. The loan is to be settled in cash.
29. Share capital
2013
No. of
shares
‘000
Ordinary shares issued and fully paid
At 1 July and 30 June
568,710
Group and Company
2013
2012
No. of
shares
$’000
‘000
165,447
568,710
2012
$’000
165,447
The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as and when declared by the Company. All
ordinary shares have no par value and carry one vote per share without restriction.
30. Exchange translation reserve
The exchange translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of
the financial statements of foreign operations whose functional currencies are different from that the Group’s
presentation currency, and the translation of monetary items that in substance forms part of the Company’s net
investment in the foreign operations.
31. Preference shares issued by a subsidiary
During the financial year ended 30 June 2006, a subsidiary issued non-convertible preference shares to a third
party which accounted for 51% equity interest in the subsidiary. However, these shares only accounted for 21%
voting rights in the subsidiary. The preference shareholder is entitled to 20% of the dividend declared by the
subsidiary and does not share in the profit and loss or net assets of the subsidiary.
32. Cash and cash equivalents
Group
Company
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
9,671
14,703
3,676
4,383
Cash at banks earn interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.
101
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32. Cash and cash equivalents (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents included in the consolidated cash flow statement comprise the following balance
sheet amounts:
Group
Bank overdrafts (Note 25)
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
9,671
(9,099)
572
14,703
(6,994)
7,709
33. Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Group and the Company is exposed to financial risks arising from its operations and the use of financial
instruments. The key financial risks include credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and currency exchange risk.
The Board of Directors reviews and agrees policies and procedures for the management of these risks, which
are executed by the management. The Group and the Company do not apply hedge accounting.
The following sections provide details regarding the Group’s and Company’s exposure to the above-mentioned
financial risks and the objectives, policies and processes for the management of these risks.
The Group is mainly exposed to credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and currency exchange rate risk. The
Group’s risk management policies and guidelines are set to monitor and control the potential material adverse
impact of these exposures.
There has been no change to the Group’s exposure to these financial risks or the manner in which it manages
and measures its risks.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss that may arise on outstanding financial instruments should a counterparty default
on its obligations. The Group’s and the Company’s exposure to credit risk arises primarily from trade and other
debtors. Cash and fixed deposits are placed in banks and financial institutions with good credit rating.
The Group manages its credit risk through application of credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures.
As at the end of the reporting period, the Group’s and the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk is
represented by:
102
-
the carrying amount of each class of financial assets recognised in the balance sheets, including derivatives
with positive fair values; and
-
$190,043,000 (2012: $175,554,000) relating to corporate guarantees provided by the Company to banks
on banking facilities granted to certain subsidiaries and associates / joint venture.
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30 June 2013
33. Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
The age analysis of the trade and other receivables that are past due at the end of the reporting periods but not
impaired is as follows:
Group
Company
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Within 30 days
31 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
More than 90 days
6,461
8,138
1,733
15,612
31,944
6,934
3,765
2,380
15,421
28,500
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired are creditworthy debtors, with good payment
record with the Group.
The Group has (i) an approximately 80% (2012: 69%) of the trade receivables due from a joint venture group in
Indonesia and (ii) an approximately 15% (2012:15%) of the financial assets due from a joint venture partner in
Indonesia.
In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the Group’s policies and procedures include specific guidelines
to focus on maintaining a diversified portfolio. Identified concentrations of credit risk are controlled and managed
accordingly.
Interest rate risk
The Group’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to its bank borrowings which
are subject to floating interest rates and are repriced at intervals of less than one year. Interest rate risk is the
risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the Group’s and the Company’s financial instruments will fluctuate
because of changes in market interest rates.
The Group’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debts, and interest rate
economic effect of converting borrowings from fixed rates to variable rates or vice versa.
The effect of a reasonably possible increase in interest rates in each type of currency financial instrument, with
all other variables held constant, would decrease/increase the profit before tax by the amounts shown below.
Basis points
2013
2012
Singapore dollar borrowings
Euro dollar borrowings
Malaysian dollar borrowings
US dollar borrowings
75
75
75
50
75
75
75
50
Group
Effect to the profit before tax
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
(323)
(26)
(118)
(43)
(249)
(18)
(58)
(56)
103
30 June 2013
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group and the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting financial obligations
due to shortage of funds. The Group manages its liquidity risk by maintaining a healthy balance of cash and
cash equivalents and an adequate amount of committed credit facilities.
The Group assessed the concentration of risk with respect to refinancing its debt and concluded it to be low.
Access to sources of funding is sufficiently available and debt maturing within 12 months can be rolled over with
existing lenders.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s and the Company’s financial assets and liabilities
at the end of the reporting period based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations.
Group
2013
Financial assets:
Other receivables
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Financial liabilities:
Bank borrowings
Other creditors
2012
Financial assets:
Other receivables
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Bank borrowings
Other creditors
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1 year or less
$’000
1 to 5 years
$’000
Over 5 years
$’000
Total
$’000
4,261
–
–
64,766
17,485
8
9,671
96,191
–
–
18,590
–
–
–
–
18,590
86
260
–
–
–
–
–
346
4,347
260
18,590
64,766
17,485
8
9,671
115,127
61,000
190
74,194
–
135,384
–
641
4,659
–
5,300
–
–
–
2,603
2,603
61,000
831
78,853
2,603
143,287
–
–
–
58,865
20,330
14,703
93,898
–
–
19,250
–
–
–
19,250
88
260
–
–
–
–
348
88
260
19,250
58,865
20,330
14,703
113,496
141
64,613
329
60,066
–
125,149
–
–
594
6,845
–
7,439
–
–
115
–
2,593
2,708
141
64,613
1,038
66,911
2,593
135,296
30 June 2013
Liquidity risk (continued)
Company
2013
Financial assets:
Subsidiaries
Other debtors
Trade and other payables
2012
Financial assets:
Subsidiaries
Other debtors
1 year or less
$’000
1 to 5 years
$’000
Over 5 years
$’000
Total
$’000
–
–
48,285
3,676
51,961
–
–
–
–
–
50,584
86
–
–
50,670
50,584
86
48,285
3,676
102,631
2,529
149
2,678
–
557
557
–
–
–
2,529
706
3,235
–
–
140,796
4,383
145,179
–
–
–
–
–
52,179
88
–
–
52,267
52,179
88
140,796
4,383
197,446
96,755
147
96,902
–
594
594
–
115
115
96,755
856
97,611
105
30 June 2013
Currency exchange risk
The Group has transactional currency exposures arising from sales or purchases that are denominated in a
currency other than the respective functional currencies of the Group entities. The Group seeks to maintain
a natural hedge through the matching of liabilities against assets in the same currency or against the entity’s
functional currency. Where appropriate, the Group engages in foreign currency forward contracts to reduce
exposure from currency fluctuations.
The table below summarised the Group’s and Company’s exposure to the foreign currencies balances at the
end of the reporting period.
USD
CHF
Euro
SGD
Thb
HKD
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Group
2013
Trade and other receivables
(Net borrowings) / net cash
7,069
28,032
(8,995)
62
6,363
(4,119)
1,393
5,053
(3,453)
879
32,189
12
5,827
36
–
14,302
12
–
3,188
24,903
(3,391)
988
10,026
(8,266)
1,371
2,383
(2,196)
875
30,093
8
5,714
49
1
16,226
6
–
AUD
$’000
Thb
$’000
RM
$’000
HKD
$’000
Euro
$’000
Company
2013
Other receivables
3,340
4,877
2,007
24,911
54
2012
Other receivables
3,687
4,783
1,998
27,559
55
2012
Trade and other receivables
(Net borrowings) / net cash
106
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Currency exchange risk (continued)
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the major foreign currencies
that the Group is exposed to, with all other variables held constant.
USD
CHF
Euro
SGD
Thb
HKD
Changes
2013
Profit before tax
$’000
Changes
2012
Profit before tax
$’000
+5%
+5%
+5%
+5%
+5%
+5%
(1,498)
(521)
(356)
(1,565)
290
715
+4%
+5%
+5%
+4%
+1%
+4%
(1,004)
(865)
(160)
(1,168)
57
649
The weakening of the above currencies with the same percentage point changes result in an opposite change
to the profit before tax with the same quantum.
Market price risk
Market price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the Group’s financial instruments will
fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than interest or exchange rates). The Group is exposed
to equity price risk arising from its investment in quoted equity securities. These securities are quoted on the
Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) in Singapore and are classified as held for trading or
available-for-sale financial assets.
Sensitivity analysis for equity price risk
At the balance sheet date, if the market price had been 5% higher/lower with all other variables held constant,
the Group’s profit before tax would have been approximately $213,000 higher/lower, arising as a result of
higher/lower fair value gains on held for trading investments in equity instruments, and the Group’s other reserve
in equity would have been approximately $4,000 higher/lower, arising as a result of an increase/decrease in fair
value of equity securities classified as available-for-sale.
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34. Financial instruments
Carrying value
The carrying amounts of financial instruments in each of the following categories as defined in FRS 39 are as
follows:
Group
Company
2013
2012
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Financial assets carried at fair value
through profit and loss
Loans and receivables
Subsidiaries
Other receivables
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Financial liabilities measured
at amortised cost
Bank borrowings
Other liabilities
108
F J Benjamin
8
–
–
–
–
16,500
260
64,766
17,485
9,671
108,682
–
16,500
260
58,865
20,330
14,703
110,658
50,584
–
–
–
48,285
3,676
102,545
52,179
–
–
–
140,796
4,383
197,358
4,261
–
–
–
86
88
86
88
–
141
–
–
61,000
765
78,234
2,603
142,602
64,613
937
65,874
2,593
134,017
2,529
649
–
–
3,178
96,755
771
–
–
97,526
30 June 2013
34. Financial instruments (continued)
Fair value
A. Fair value of financial instruments that are carried at fair value
The following table shows an analysis of financial instruments carried at fair value by level of fair value
hierarchy:
Group
2013
Quoted prices
in active
Significant
markets for
other
Significant
identical
observable unobservable
instruments
inputs
inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
Financial assets:
4,261
–
–
4,261
Financial assets carried at fair value
86
–
–
86
–
8
–
8
Group
2012
Financial assets:
Financial liabilities carried at fair value
Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical
instruments
(Level 1)
$’000
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
$’000
Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
$’000
Total
$’000
88
–
–
88
–
141
–
141
109
30 June 2013
34. Financial instruments (continued)
Fair value (continued)
A. Fair value of financial instruments that are carried at fair value (continued)
Fair Value Hierarchy
The Group classifies fair value measurement using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the
inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy have the following levels:
•
•
•
Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
evel 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset
L
or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices), and
Level 3 – Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable
inputs)
There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the financial years ended 2013 and
2012.
The Group’s investment securities that are classified as held for trading financial assets and available-forsale financial assets (Note 18) are carried at fair value, which is determined directly by reference to their
published market bid price at the end of the reporting period. Derivative financial assets (forward currency
contracts) are valued by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity
profiles.
B.
Financial instruments whose carrying amounts approximate fair values
Management has determined that the carrying amounts of loan to joint venture partner, all current financial
assets, financial liabilities, all bank borrowings and finance lease creditors reasonably approximate their
fair values because these are either short term in nature or are repriced frequently.
C. Financial instruments whose fair values not determinable
The loans receivable and other receivables from subsidiaries have no fixed terms of repayment and are
repayable only when the cash flows of the subsidiaries permit. Accordingly, the fair values of the loans and
other receivables are not determinable as the timing of the future cash flow arising from them cannot be
estimated reliably.
The loan receivable from third party and the advance from an associate have no fixed terms of repayment.
Accordingly, the fair values of the loan receivable from third party and the advance from an associate are
not determinable as the timing of the future cash flow arising from them cannot be estimated reliably.
110
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35. Segment information
For management purposes, the Group is organised into business units based on their channel of distribution,
and has three reportable operating segments as follows:
i.
The Ongoing Retail segment is involved in the operation of retail stores specialising in the retail of consumer
fashion wear, accessories and timepieces.
ii.
The Distribution segment is involved in the distribution of consumer fashion wear, accessories, home
furnishings and timepieces.
iii.
The Export segment is involved in the export of consumer fashion wear, accessories and timepieces.
No operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable operating segments.
Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions
about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating
profit or loss which in certain respects, as explained in the table below, is measured differently from operating
profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements. Group financing (including finance costs) and income
taxes are managed on a group basis and are not allocated to operating segments.
Transfer prices between operating segments are at terms agreed between parties involved in the transactions.
Business segments
Ongoing
Retail
$’000
Distribution
$’000
Export
$’000
Corporate
and Others
$’000
Group
$’000
213,335
–
213,335
84,108
11,116
95,224
75,960
17,614
93,574
–
–
–
373,403
28,730
402,133
9,552
(3,721)
3,485
(2,970)
6,346
2,819
668
(3,307)
2013
Sales to external consumers
Intersegment sales
Segment revenue
Segment results
Interest income
Interest expense
Share of results of associates /
joint venture, net of tax
Taxation
767
7,293
(3,254)
4,039
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35. Segment information (continued)
Business segments (continued)
Ongoing
Retail
$’000
Distribution
$’000
Export
$’000
Corporate
and Others
$’000
Group
$’000
204,456
–
204,456
105,280
13,767
119,047
83,501
19,945
103,446
–
–
–
393,237
33,712
426,949
20,630
1,915
5,635
(6,780)
21,400
(289)
646
(2,663)
2012
Sales to external consumers
Intersegment sales
Segment revenue
Segment results
Interest income
Interest expense
Share of results of associates /
joint venture, net of tax
Taxation
576
19,670
(6,129)
13,541
Ongoing
Retail
$’000
Distribution
$’000
Export
$’000
Corporate
and Others
$’000
Group
$’000
105,169
68,796
43,979
27,091
245,035
–
105,169
–
68,796
–
43,979
10,166
37,257
10,166
255,201
21,213
276,414
Segment liabilities
Unallocated liabilities
Total liabilities
38,185
14,889
15,953
1,072
70,099
75,778
145,877
Capital expenditure
Depreciation
9,827
5,533
421
868
450
315
9
1,041
10,707
7,757
2013
Segment assets
Investment in associates/
joint venture
Unallocated assets
Total assets
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Business segments (continued)
Ongoing
Retail
$’000
Distribution
$’000
Export
$’000
Corporate
and Others
$’000
Group
$’000
90,200
77,105
40,184
32,683
240,172
–
90,200
–
77,105
–
40,184
12,163
44,846
12,163
252,335
19,525
271,860
36,917
19,021
13,262
2,548
71,748
66,505
138,253
6,529
4,531
1,327
927
465
297
174
1,295
8,495
7,050
(234)
–
–
–
(234)
2012
Segment assets
Investment in associates / joint
venture
Unallocated assets
Total assets
Segment liabilities
Total liabilities
Capital expenditure
Depreciation
Reversal of impairment loss on
investment properties
Assets and liabilities which are common and cannot be meaningfully allocated to the business segments are
presented as unallocated assets and liabilities, as shown in the table below.
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Unallocated assets
16,500
16,500
Other receivables
260
260
Deferred tax assets
938
601
Tax recoverable
3,515
2,164
21,213
19,525
Bank borrowings (excluding bank overdrafts)
Other liabilities
765
69,135
3,035
2,603
240
75,778
937
58,880
3,585
2,593
510
66,505
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Geographical segments
Revenue, non-current assets and capital expenditure information based on geographical location of customers
and assets respectively are as follows:
Southeast
Asia
North Asia
Other
Group
$’000
$’000
$’000
$’000
2013
Turnover
303,432
61,644
8,327
373,403
Other geographical information:
Non-current assets
Capital expenditure
2012
Turnover
Other geographical information:
Non-current assets
Capital expenditure
43,604
10,495
11,462
113
582
99
55,648
10,707
300,662
86,208
6,367
393,237
41,600
7,219
19,937
918
383
358
61,920
8,495
36. Operating leases
The Group has various operating lease agreements for retail outlets, office premises and office equipment. The
leases expire at various dates till 2019 and contain provisions for rental adjustments, renewal options, as well
as commitments for additional lease payments when turnover of certain retail outlets exceeds pre-determinable
levels. There was turnover rent of $3,706,000 (2012: $4,627,000) recognised as an expense during the period.
Lease terms do not contain restrictions concerning payments of dividends, additional debt or further leasing.
Future minimum lease payments for all leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more are as follows: Group
Within one year
Between one year to five years
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2013
$’000
2012
$’000
50,803
91,103
966
142,872
46,200
88,914
92
135,206
30 June 2013
36. Operating leases (continued)
The Group leases part of its leasehold buildings under operating lease arrangements, with leases negotiated for
terms ranging from one to two years. The future minimum lease receivables under non-cancellable operating
leases as at 30 June are as follows:
Group
Within one year
Between one year to two years
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
–
–
–
192
–
192
There was no (2012: nil) contingent rent recognised as an income during the period.
37. Contingent liabilities, unsecured
The Company has undertaken to provide financial support to certain subsidiaries for deficiencies in their
shareholders’ funds and to extend adequate funding to meet their operational needs.
38.Commitments
As at 30 June 2013, the Group has entered into several licensing and distribution agreements with its principals.
Under the agreements, the Group is committed to certain levels of purchases and advertising expenditure
in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions. The Group has substantially met these purchase and
advertising commitments.
As at 30 June 2013, the Group has outstanding forward contracts with settlement dates within the next one
year of CHF 1,200,000 (2012: CHF 3,894,000, US dollar 5,042,000 and Euro 704,000).
The resulting financial assets/liabilities arising from the contracts was not material to the Group.
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39. Related party transactions disclosure
In addition to related parties transactions disclosed in other notes to the financial statements, during the financial
year, the Group has entered into transactions with related parties on terms agreed between the parties, as
shown below:
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Sale of goods to joint venture
Market support and administrative service income from joint venture
Purchase of goods from joint venture
Directors’ fees
- Directors of the Company
- Other directors of subsidiaries
Remuneration of key management personnel comprising
short-term employee benefits:
- Directors of the Company
- Other directors of subsidiaries
- Non directors
63,091
8,499
6
62,373
8,281
5
315
24
260
4
2,770
3,496
643
6,909
3,915
3,683
844
8,442
Provident fund contributions of $158,000 (2012: $189,000) are included in remuneration of key management
personnel.
40. Capital management
The Group aims to maintain healthy capital ratios, using gearing ratio and return on equity, in order to support its
business and maximise shareholders’ value, while at the same time maintaining an appropriate dividend policy
to reward its shareholders.
The Group manages its capital structure and make adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic conditions.
To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return
capital to shareholders or issue new shares. No changes were made in objectives, policies or processes during
the financial years ended 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012. The Group has complied with bank covenants,
relating to net equity arising from its borrowings for the financial year 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012.
The Group monitors capital using a gearing ratio and return on equity. Gearing ratio is computed as net debt
divided by total equity attributable to owners of the parent while return on equity is computed as net profit
attributable to owners of the parent for the financial year divided by the total equity attributable to owners of the
parent. Net debt is calculated as borrowings less cash on hand and at banks.
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40. Capital management (continued)
The capital ratios of the Group for the financial years ended are as follow:
Group
2013
$’000
2012
$’000
78,234
765
(9,671)
69,328
65,874
937
(14,703)
52,108
131,306
133,951
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent
4,447
13,898
Gearing ratio
Return on equity
52.8%
3.4%
Bank borrowings
Less: cash on hand and at banks
Net debt
Equity attributable to owners of the parent
38.9%
10.4%
41.Dividends
Group and Company
2013
2012
$’000
$’000
Paid during the financial year:
First and final dividend (one-tier tax exempt) for financial year 2012: 1.0 cent
[2011: 2.0 cents (one-tier tax exempt)] per ordinary share
5,687
11,374
Proposed but not recognised as a liability as at 30 June:
First and final dividend (one-tier tax exempt) for financial year 2013: 0.5 cent
[2012: first and final dividend 1.0 cent (one-tier tax exempt)] per
ordinary share
2,844
5,687
42. Authorisation of financial statements
The financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 were authorised for issue in accordance with
a resolution of the Directors dated 24 September 2013.
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Statistics of Shareholdings
As at 18 September 2013
SHARE CAPITAL
Number of Equity Securities
Number of Treasury Shares
Class of Equity Shares Voting Rights
:
:
:
:
568,709,857
Nil
Ordinary shares
One Vote per share
DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDINGS
SIZE OF SHAREHOLDINGS
NO. OF
SHAREHOLDERS
%
NO. OF SHARES
%
1
- 999
1,000
- 10,000
10,001
- 1,000,000
1,000,001 and above
TOTAL
53
3,060
1,718
24
4,855
1.09
63.03
35.39
0.49
100.00
4,316
13,342,069
102,004,282
453,359,190
568,709,857
0.00
2.35
17.94
79.71
100.00
NO. OF SHARES
%
100,538,900
65,000,000
62,280,000
39,191,000
35,409,000
28,050,000
24,165,000
19,264,000
17,310,050
9,312,000
8,934,040
8,454,500
7,407,500
4,680,000
4,073,000
3,667,000
2,758,080
2,647,000
2,465,120
2,100,000
447,706,190
17.68
11.43
10.95
6.89
6.23
4.93
4.25
3.39
3.04
1.64
1.57
1.49
1.30
0.82
0.72
0.64
0.48
0.47
0.43
0.37
78.72
TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS
NAME
1.
DBS NOMINEES PTE LTD
2.
LIM ENG HOCK
3.
RAFFLES INVESTMENTS LIMITED
4.
BENJAMIN FRANK
5.
BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES PTE LTD
6.
WESTERN PROPERTIES PTE LTD
7.
UOB KAY HIAN PTE LTD
8.
SSP INNOVATIONS PTE LTD
9.
BENJAMIN ELI MANASSEH
10.
KESTREL CAPITAL (HONG KONG) LIMITED
11.
UNITED OVERSEAS BANK NOMINEES PTE LTD
12.
CITIBANK NOMINEES SINGAPORE PTE LTD
13.
HSBC (SINGAPORE) NOMINEES PTE LTD
14.
LIM YEW HOE
15.
BANK OF SINGAPORE NOMINEES PTE LTD
16.
OCBC SECURITIES PRIVATE LTD
17.
OCBC NOMINEES SINGAPORE PTE LTD
18.
THIAN YIM PHENG
19.
MAYBANK KIM ENG SECURITIES PTE LTD
20.
CHANG SEE HIANG
TOTAL
* Excludes 7,000,000 shares held by nominees
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Statistics of Shareholdings
As at 18 September 2013
SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS AS RECORDED IN THE REGISTER OF SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12.
13. 14. 15.
16.
Lim Eng Hock
Segulah Pte Ltd @
Raffles Investments Limited #
Frank Benjamin
Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd @
DBS Trustee Limited @
DBS Group Holdings Limited @
DBS Bank Ltd. @
Aequitas Pte Ltd #
Kambau Pte Ltd #
Siong Lim Private Limited #
Tecity Pte Ltd #
Dr Tan Kheng Lian #
Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC and its subsidiaries
Mavis Benjamin, Mrs
Direct
Interest
%
Deemed
Interest
%
65,000,000
91,937,900
62,280,000
39,191,000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
11.43
16.17
10.95
6.89
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
35,641,000
–
–
–
91,937,900
91,937,900
91,937,900
91,937,900
62,280,000
62,280,000
62,280,000
62,280,000
62,280,000
43,159,000
43,159,000
39,191,000
6.27
–
–
–
16.17
16.17
16.17
16.17
10.95
10.95
10.95
10.95
10.95
7.59
7.59
6.89
@ T
emasek Holdings (Private) Ltd, DBS Trustee Limited, DBS Group Holdings Limited and DBS Bank Ltd are deemed to be interested in the shares
held by Segulah Pte Ltd.
# A
equitas Pte Ltd, Kambau Pte Ltd, Siong Lim Private Limited, Tecity Pte Ltd and Dr Tan Kheng Lian are deemed to be interested in the shares held
by Raffles Investments Limited.
Percentage of Shareholdings in Public's hands
Based on the information available to the Company, as at 18 September 2013, approximately 36% of the Company's
shares were held in the hands of the public. Hence, the Company has complied with Rule 723 of the Listing Manual
of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd (“the Company”) will be
held at Lavender Room, Level 3, Orchard Hotel, 442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879 on Thursday, 31 October
2013 at 10.00 a.m. for the following purposes:
AS ORDINARY BUSINESS
1.
To receive and adopt the Directors’ Report and the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 30
June 2013 together with the Auditors’ Report thereon.
(Resolution 1)
2. To declare a first and final dividend of 0.5 cent per ordinary share one-tier tax exempt for the year ended 30 June
2013 (2012: 1.0 cent per ordinary share).
(Resolution 2)
3.
To re-elect the following Directors of the Company retiring pursuant to Article 102 of the Articles of Association
of the Company:
Mr Keith Tay Ah Kee
Mr Eli Manasseh (Nash) Benjamin Mr Keith Tay Ah Kee will, upon re-election as a Director of the Company, remain as Chairman of the Nominating
Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Executive Committee and will
be considered independent.
Mr Eli Manasseh (Nash) Benjamin will, upon re-election as a Director of the Company, remain as a member of
the Executive Committee and will be considered non-independent.
4.
To re-appoint Mr Frank Benjamin, a Director of the Company retiring under Section 153(6) of the Companies
Act Chapter 50 of Singapore (the “Companies Act”), to hold office from the date of this Annual General Meeting
until the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
[See Explanatory Note (i)]
Mr Frank Benjamin will, upon re-appointment as a Director of the Company, remain as Chairman of the Executive
Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee and will be considered non-independent.
5.
To note the retirement of Mr Reggie Thein, a Director retiring pursuant to Section 153(6) of the Companies Act
and who is not seeking for re-appointment.
6.
To approve the payment of Directors’ Fees of up to S$325,000 for the year ending 30 June 2014 (2013:
S$315,000).
(Resolution 6)
7.
8.
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(Resolution 3)
(Resolution 4)
(Resolution 5)
To re-appoint Messrs Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors of the Company and to authorise the Directors of the
Company to fix their remuneration.
(Resolution 7)
To transact any other ordinary business which may properly be transacted at an Annual General Meeting.
F J Benjamin
AS SPECIAL BUSINESS
To consider and if thought fit, to pass the following resolutions as Ordinary Resolutions, with or without any
modifications:
9. Authority to issue shares
That pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Act and Rule 806 of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange
Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”), the Directors of the Company be authorised and empowered to:
(a)
(i)
issue shares in the Company (“shares”) whether by way of rights, bonus or otherwise; and/or
(ii)make or grant offers, agreements or options (collectively, “Instruments”) that might or would require
shares to be issued, including but not limited to the creation and issue of (as well as adjustments to)
securities, options, warrants, debentures or other instruments convertible into shares,
at any time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes and to such persons as the
Directors of the Company may in their absolute discretion deem fit; and
(b)
(notwithstanding the authority conferred by this Resolution may have ceased to be in force) issue shares
in pursuance of any Instruments made or granted by the Directors of the Company while this Resolution
was in force,
provided that:
(1)
the aggregate number of shares (including shares to be issued in pursuance of the Instruments, made
or granted pursuant to this Resolution) to be issued pursuant to this Resolution shall not exceed 50% of
the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of the Company (as calculated
in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) below), of which the aggregate number of shares to be issued
other than on a pro-rata basis to existing shareholders of the Company (including shares to be issued in
pursuance of any Instruments made or granted pursuant to this Resolution) shall not exceed 10% of the
total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of the Company (as calculated in
accordance with sub-paragraph (2) below);
(2)
(subject to such calculation as may be prescribed by the SGX-ST) for the purpose of determining the
aggregate number of shares that may be issued under sub-paragraph (1) above, the total number of
issued shares (excluding treasury shares) shall be based on the total number of issued shares (excluding
treasury shares) in the capital of the Company at the time of the passing of this Resolution, after adjusting
for:
(a)
any new shares arising from the conversion or exercise of any Instruments or any convertible
securities;
(b) any new shares arising from exercising share options or vesting of share awards which are
outstanding or subsisting at the time of the passing of this Resolution; and
(c)
any subsequent bonus issue, consolidation or subdivision of shares;
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(3)
in exercising the authority conferred by this Resolution, the Company shall comply with the requirements
imposed by the SGX-ST from time to time and the listing rules of the SGX-ST as may for the time being
be applicable (unless such compliance has been waived by the SGX-ST) and the Articles of Association
of the Company; and
(4)
unless revoked or varied by the Company in a general meeting, such authority shall continue in force until
the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company or the date by which the next Annual
General Meeting of the Company is required by law to be held, whichever is earlier.
[See Explanatory Note (ii)]
(Resolution 8)
10. Renewal of Share Purchase Mandate
That:
(a)
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for the purposes of the Companies Act, the exercise by the Directors of the Company of all powers of the
Company to purchase or otherwise acquire shares not exceeding in aggregate the Maximum Limit (as
hereafter defined), at such price(s) as may be determined by the Directors of the Company from time to
time up to the Maximum Price (as hereafter defined), whether by way of:
(i)
market purchase(s) (“Market Purchase”), transacted on the SGX-ST through the ready market,
through one (1) or more duly licensed stock brokers appointed by the Company for that purpose;
and/or
(ii)
off-market purchase(s) (“Off-Market Purchase”) in accordance with an equal access scheme, as
may be determined or formulated by the Directors of the Company as they consider fit, which
scheme(s) shall satisfy all conditions prescribed by the Companies Act;
and otherwise in accordance with all other laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the provisions
of the Companies Act and listing rules of the SGX-ST as may for the time being be applicable, be and is
hereby authorised and approved generally and unconditionally (the “Share Purchase Mandate”);
(b)
the authority conferred on the Directors of the Company pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate may
be exercised by the Directors of the Company at any time and from time to time during the period
commencing from the date of the passing of this Ordinary Resolution and expiring on the earlier of:
(i)
the date on which the next Annual General Meeting of the Company is held or required by law to be
held; or
(ii)
the date on which the purchases or acquisitions of shares by the Company pursuant to the Share
Purchase Mandate are carried out to the full extent mandated; or
(iii)
the date on which the authority conferred by the Share Purchase Mandate is revoked or varied by
the Shareholders of the Company in a general meeting.
F J Benjamin
(c)
in this Ordinary Resolution:
“Maximum Limit” means the number of issued shares representing 8% of the total number of issued shares
as at the date of the passing of this Ordinary Resolution unless the Company has effected a reduction of
the share capital of the Company in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, at
any time during the Relevant Period, in which event the issued shares shall be taken to be the amount of
the issued shares as altered (excluding any treasury shares that may be held by the Company from time
to time);
“Relevant Period” means the period commencing from the date on which the last Annual General Meeting
of the Company was held and expiring on the date the next Annual General Meeting of the Company is
held or is required by law to be held, whichever is the earlier, after the date of this Ordinary Resolution; and
“Maximum Price” in relation to a share to be purchased or acquired, means the purchase price (excluding
brokerage, stamp duties, commission, applicable goods and services tax and other related expenses)
which shall not exceed:
(i)
in the case of a Market Purchase, 105% of the Average Closing Price (hereinafter defined); and
(ii)
in the case of an Off-Market Purchase pursuant to an equal access scheme, 120% of the Average
Closing Price,
where:
“Average Closing Price” means the average of the closing market prices of a share for the five (5) consecutive
Market Days (a “Market Day” being a day on which the SGX-ST is open for trading in securities) on which
the shares are transacted on the SGX-ST immediately preceding the date of the Market Purchase by the
Company or, as the case may be, the date of the making of the offer pursuant to the Off-Market Purchase,
and deemed to be adjusted in accordance with the listing rules of the SGX-ST for any corporate action
which occurs after the relevant five (5) Market Days; and
(d)
the Directors of the Company and/or any of them be and are hereby authorised to complete and do all
such acts and things (including executing such documents as may be required) as they and/or he/she
may consider necessary, expedient, incidental or in the interests of the Company to give effect to the
transactions contemplated and/or authorised by this Ordinary Resolution. [See Explanatory Note (iii)] (Resolution 9)
By Order of the Board
Company Secretary
Singapore, 16 October 2013
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Explanatory Notes:
(i)
The effect of the Ordinary Resolution 5 proposed in item 4 above, is to re-appoint a director of the Company
who is over 70 years of age.
(ii)
The Ordinary Resolution 8 in item 9 above, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company to issue
shares, make or grant Instruments convertible into shares and to issue shares pursuant to such Instruments,
up to a number not exceeding, in total, 50% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares)
in the capital of the Company, of which up to 10% may be issued other than on a pro-rata basis to existing
shareholders of the Company.
The sub-limit of 10% for issues other than on a pro-rata basic is below the 20% sub-limit permitted by the
Listing Manual of the SGX-ST. The Directors believe that the lower sub-limit of 10% would sufficiently address
the Company’s present need to maintain flexibility while taking into account shareholders’ concern against
dilution.
For the purpose of determining the aggregate number of shares that may be issued, the total number of issued
shares (excluding treasury shares) will be calculated based on the total number of issued shares (excluding
treasury shares) in the capital of the Company at the time this Ordinary Resolution is passed, after adjusting for
new shares arising from the conversion or exercise of any convertible securities or share options or vesting of
share awards which are outstanding or subsisting at the time when this Ordinary Resolution is passed and any
subsequent bonus issue, consolidation or subdivision of shares.
(iii)
The Ordinary Resolution 9 proposed in item 10 above, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company
to exercise all powers of the Company to purchase or otherwise acquire (whether by way of market purchases
or off-market purchases) shares on the terms of the Share Purchase Mandate as set out in the attached letter
to shareholders of the Company (the “Letter”). The authority conferred by the shareholders of the Company
will continue in force until the date of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company, the date by which the
next Annual General Meeting of the Company is required by law to be held, the date on which the purchases
or acquisitions of shares by the Company pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate are carried out to the
full extent mandated, whichever is earlier, unless previously revoked or varied by the Company in a general
meeting.
Apart from using its internal sources of funds, the Company may obtain or incur borrowings to finance its
purchases or acquisitions of shares. The Directors of the Company do not propose to exercise the Share
Purchase Mandate to such extent that it would result in any material adverse effect to the financial position of
the Company or the Group, or result in the Company being delisted from the SGX-ST. The amount of financing
required for the Company to purchase its shares pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate and the impact on
the Company’s financial position, cannot be realistically ascertained as at the date of this Notice as this will
depend on factors such as the aggregate number of shares purchased and the purchase prices paid at the
relevant times.
An illustration of the financial impact of the share purchases by the Company pursuant to the Share Purchase
Mandate on the audited financial statements of the Group for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 is set out
in the Letter.
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Notes:
1.
A Member entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to appoint one or two proxies to
attend and vote in his/her stead. A proxy need not be a Member of the Company. The instrument appointing a
proxy must be under the hand of the appointor or of his attorney duly authorised in writing. If the appointor is a
corporation, the instrument appointing a proxy must be executed under seal or the hand of its duly authorised
attorney.
2.
The instrument appointing a proxy must be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company at 10 Science
Park Road, #04-01, The Alpha Science Park II, Singapore 117684 not less than forty-eight (48) hours before the
time appointed for the holding of the Annual General Meeting.
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Share Purchase Mandate
(Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore)
(Company Registration No. 197301125N)
Board of Directors:
Frank Benjamin, Executive Chairman
Keith Tay Ah Kee, Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Eli Manasseh (Nash) Benjamin, Chief Executive Officer
Douglas Jackie Benjamin, Executive Director
Karen Chong Mee Keng, Executive Director
Reggie Thein, Independent Director
Wong Ai Fong, Independent Director
Chew Kwee San, Independent Director
Daniel Ong Jen Yaw, Independent Director
Registered Office:
10 Science Park Road
#04-01 The Alpha
Singapore 117684
16 October 2013
To: The Shareholders of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd
PROPOSED RENEWAL OF THE SHARE PURCHASE MANDATE
Dear Sir/Madam
1.INTRODUCTION
1.1AGM
We refer to (a) the notice of annual general meeting of the Company (“AGM”) dated 16 October 2013 (the
“Notice of AGM”) convening the AGM to be held on 31 October 2013 (the “2013 AGM”), and (b) the ordinary
resolution number 9 under the heading “Special Business” set out in the Notice of AGM.
1.2Letter
The purpose of this Letter is to provide Shareholders with information relating to the proposed renewal of the
Share Purchase Mandate, details of which are set out in paragraph 2 of this Letter and to seek their approval
in relation thereto at the 2013 AGM.
1.3SGX-ST
The Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”) assumes no responsibility for the accuracy
or correctness of any of the statements made, opinions expressed or reports contained in this Letter.
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2.
THE PROPOSED RENEWAL OF THE SHARE PURCHASE MANDATE
2.1 The Share Purchase Mandate
Any purchase or acquisition of Shares by the Company would have to be made in accordance with and in the
manner prescribed by the Companies Act (Chapter 50) of Singapore (the “Companies Act”), its Memorandum
and Articles, the rules of the Listing Manual and such other laws and regulations as may, for the time being, be
applicable.
It is also a requirement that a company which wishes to purchase or acquire its own shares should obtain
approval of its shareholders to do so at a general meeting. At the extraordinary general meeting of the Company
(“EGM”) held on 29 October 2007, Shareholders approved a Share Purchase Mandate (as defined herein) to
allow the Company to purchase or otherwise acquire its issued Shares (as defined herein). The Share Purchase
Mandate was subsequently renewed at the AGMs of the Company held on 30 October 2008, 26 October 2009,
28 October 2010, 28 October 2011 and 25 October 2012 (the “2012 AGM”). The rationale for, the authority
and limitations on, and the financial effects of, the renewal of the mandate at the 2012 AGM (the “2012 Share
Purchase Mandate”) were set out in the Company’s Letter to Shareholders dated 10 October 2012.
The authority conferred pursuant to the 2012 Share Purchase Mandate may be exercised by the Directors at
any time during the period commencing from the date of the 2012 AGM and expiring on the date (a) when
the next AGM of the Company is held or required by law to be held, (b) the date on which the purchases
or acquisitions of Shares pursuant to the 2012 Share Purchase Mandate are carried out to the full extent
mandated or (c) the date on which the authority conferred by the 2012 Share Purchase Mandate is revoked or
varied by the Shareholders in a general meeting, whichever is earliest.
Accordingly, the Directors are seeking the approval of Shareholders for the renewal of the Share Purchase
Mandate at the 2013 AGM.
2.2 Rationale for Proposed Renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate
The approval of the proposed renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate authorising the Company to purchase
or acquire its Shares would give the Company the flexibility to undertake share purchases or acquisitions up
to the 8% limit described in paragraph 2.3(a) below, at any time during the period when the Share Purchase
Mandate is in force.
The rationale for the Company to undertake the purchase or acquisition of its issued Shares is as follows:
(a)
in managing the business of the Group, the management will strive to increase Shareholders’ value by
improving, inter alia, the return on equity (“ROE”) of the Company. In addition to growth and expansion
of the business, share purchases may be considered as one of the ways through which the ROE of the
Company may be enhanced;
(b)
in line with international practice, the Share Purchase Mandate will provide the Company with greater
flexibility in managing its capital and maximising returns to its Shareholders. To the extent that the
Company has capital and surplus funds, which are in excess of its financial needs, taking into account
its growth and expansion plans, the Share Purchase Mandate will facilitate the return of excess cash and
surplus funds to Shareholders in an expedient, effective and cost-efficient manner;
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(c)
share purchase programmes help to buffer short-term share price volatility; and
(d)
the Share Purchase Mandate will provide the Company the flexibility to undertake share repurchases at
any time, subject to market conditions, during the period when the Share Purchase Mandate is in force.
While the Share Purchase Mandate would authorise a purchase or acquisition of Shares up to the said 8%
limit during the duration referred to in paragraph 2.3(b) below, Shareholders should note that purchases or
acquisitions of Shares pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate may not be carried out to the full 8% limit as
authorised and the purchases or acquisitions of Shares pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate will be made
only as and when the Directors consider it to be in the best interests of the Company and/or Shareholders and
in circumstances which they believe will not result in any material adverse effect to the financial position of the
Company or the Group, or result in the Company being delisted from the SGX-ST. The Directors will use their
best efforts to ensure that, after a purchase or acquisition of Shares pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate,
the number of Shares remaining in the hands of the public will not fall to such a level as to cause market illiquidity
or adversely affect the orderly trading and listing status of the Shares on the SGX-ST.
2.3 Authority and Limits on the Share Purchase Mandate
The authority and limitations placed on the share purchases by the Company under the proposed Share
Purchase Mandate, if renewed at the forthcoming 2013 AGM, are similar in terms to those previously approved
by Shareholders at the 2012 AGM, and for the benefit of Shareholders, are summarised below:
(a)
Maximum Number of Shares
Only Shares which are issued and fully paid-up may be purchased by the Company. The total number of
Shares which may be purchased or acquired pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate is limited to that
number of Shares representing not more than 8% of the total number of Shares (ascertained as at the
date of the 2013 AGM at which the renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate is approved). Any Shares
which are held as treasury shares will be disregarded for purposes of computing the 8% limit.
For illustrative purposes only, on the basis of 568,709,857 Shares in issue as at the Latest Practicable
Date (as defined herein) and assuming no further Shares are issued on or prior to the date of the 2013
AGM, not more than 45,496,789 Shares (representing approximately 8% of the total number of Shares
as at that date) may be purchased by the Company pursuant to the proposed Share Purchase Mandate
during the duration referred to in paragraph 2.3(b) below.
(b)
Duration of Authority
Purchases or acquisitions of Shares may be made, at any time and from time to time, on and from the
date of the 2013 AGM, at which the renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate is approved, up to:
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(i)
the date on which the next AGM is held or required by law to be held; or
(ii)
the date on which the purchases or acquisitions of Shares pursuant to the proposed Share Purchase
Mandate are carried out to the full extent mandated; or
(iii)
the date on which the authority conferred by the Share Purchase Mandate is revoked or varied by
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whichever is the earliest.
The authority conferred on the Directors by the Share Purchase Mandate to purchase Shares may be
renewed at the next AGM or at an EGM to be convened immediately after the conclusion or adjournment
of the next AGM. When seeking the approval of the Shareholders for the Share Purchase Mandate, the
Company is required to disclose details pertaining to purchases or acquisitions of Shares pursuant to the
proposed Share Purchase Mandate made during the previous 12 months, including the total number of
Shares purchased, the purchase price per Share or the highest and lowest prices paid for such purchases
of Shares, where relevant, and the total consideration paid for such purchases.
(c)
Manner of Purchases or Acquisitions of Shares
Purchases or acquisitions of Shares may be made by way of:
(i)
market purchase(s) (“Market Purchase”), transacted on the SGX-ST through the ready market,
through one (1) or more duly licensed stock brokers appointed by the Company for that purpose;
and/or
(ii)
an off-market acquisition (“Off-Market Purchase”) in accordance with an equal access scheme as
defined in Section 76C of the Companies Act.
The Directors may impose such terms and conditions which are not inconsistent with the Share Purchase
Mandate, the Listing Rules (as defined herein) and the Companies Act, as they consider fit in the interests
of the Company in connection with or in relation to any equal access scheme or schemes. An Off-Market
Purchase must, however, satisfy all the following conditions:
(A)
offers for the purchase or acquisition of Shares shall be made to every person who holds Shares to
purchase or acquire the same percentage of their Shares;
(B) all of the abovementioned persons shall be given a reasonable opportunity to accept the offers
made; and
(C)
the terms of all the offers shall be the same, except that there shall be disregarded (1) differences in
consideration attributable to the fact that offers may relate to Shares with different accrued dividend
entitlements; (2) differences in consideration attributable to the fact that offers relate to Shares with
different amounts remaining unpaid; and (3) differences in the offers introduced solely to ensure that
each person is left with a whole number of Shares.
Pursuant to Rule 885 of the Listing Manual, if the Company wishes to make an Off-Market Purchase in
accordance with an equal access scheme, it shall issue an offer document to all Shareholders containing
at least the following information:
(1)
the terms and conditions of the offer;
(2)
the period and procedures for acceptances;
(3)
the reasons for the proposed purchase or acquisition of Shares;
(4)
the consequences, if any, of the purchases or acquisitions of Shares by the Company that will arise
under the Take-over Code (as defined herein) or other applicable take-over rules;
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(d)
(5)
whether the purchases or acquisitions of Shares, if made, could affect the listing of the Shares on
the SGX-ST;
(6)
details of any purchases or acquisitions of Shares made by the Company in the previous 12 months
(whether Market Purchases or Off-Market Purchases in accordance with an equal access scheme),
giving the total number of Shares purchased, the purchase price per Share or the highest and
lowest prices paid for the purchases of Shares, where relevant, and the total consideration paid for
the purchases; and
(7)
whether the Shares purchased by the Company will be cancelled or kept as treasury shares.
Maximum Purchase Price
The purchase price (excluding brokerage, stamp duties, commission, applicable goods and services tax
and other related expenses) to be paid for a Share will be determined by the Directors or a committee of
Directors that may be constituted for the purposes of effecting purchases or acquisitions of Shares by the
Company under the Share Purchase Mandate. However, the maximum purchase price (the “Maximum
Price”) to be paid for the Shares pursuant to the purchases or acquisitions of the Shares must not exceed:
(i)
in the case of a Market Purchase, 105% of the Average Closing Price; and
(ii)
in the case of an Off-Market Purchase pursuant to an equal access scheme, 120% of the Average
Closing Price,
in either case, excluding related expenses of the purchase or acquisition.
For the above purposes:
“Average Closing Price” means the average of the closing market prices of a Share for the five (5)
consecutive Market Days on which the Shares are transacted on the SGX-ST immediately preceding the
date of the Market Purchase by the Company or, as the case may be, the date of the making of the offer
pursuant to the Off-Market Purchase, and deemed to be adjusted in accordance with the Listing Rules for
any corporate action which occurs after the relevant five (5) Market Days.
“date of the making of the offer” means the date on which the Company announces its intention to
make an offer for an Off-Market Purchase, stating therein the purchase price (which shall not be more than
the Maximum Price for an Off-Market Purchase calculated on the foregoing basis) for each Share and the
relevant terms of the equal access scheme for effecting the Off-Market Purchase.
2.4 Status of Purchased Shares
A Share purchased or acquired by the Company is deemed cancelled immediately on purchase or acquisition
(and all rights and privileges attached to the Share will expire on such cancellation) unless such Share is held
by the Company as a treasury share. Accordingly, the total number of issued Shares will be diminished by the
number of Shares purchased or acquired by the Company and which are not held as treasury shares. At the
time of each purchase or acquisition of Shares by the Company, the Directors will decide whether the Shares
purchased will be cancelled or kept as treasury shares or partly cancelled and partly kept as treasury shares,
depending on the needs of the Company at that time.
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2.5 Treasury Shares
Under the Companies Act, Shares purchased or acquired by the Company may be held or dealt with as treasury
shares. Some of the provisions on treasury shares under the Companies Act, are summarised below:
(a)
Maximum Holdings
The number of Shares held as treasury shares cannot at any time exceed 8% of the total number of issued
Shares.
(b)
Voting and Other Rights
The Company cannot exercise any right in respect of treasury shares. In particular, the Company cannot
exercise any right to attend or vote at meetings and for the purposes of the Companies Act, the Company
shall be treated as having no right to vote and the treasury shares shall be treated as having no voting
rights.
In addition, no dividend may be paid, and no other distribution of the Company’s assets may be made, to
the Company in respect of treasury shares. However, the allotment of shares as fully paid bonus shares
in respect of treasury shares is allowed. Also, a subdivision or consolidation of any treasury share into
treasury shares of a smaller amount is allowed so long as the total value of the treasury shares after the
subdivision or consolidation is the same as before.
(c)
Disposal and Cancellation
Where Shares are held as treasury shares, the Company may at any time:
(i)
sell the treasury shares for cash;
(ii)
transfer the treasury shares for the purposes of or pursuant to an employees’ share scheme;
(iii)
transfer the treasury shares as consideration for the acquisition of shares in or assets of another
company or assets of a person;
(iv)
cancel the treasury shares; or
(v)
sell, transfer or otherwise use the treasury shares for such other purposes as may be prescribed by
the Minister for Finance.
Under the Companies Act, where Shares purchased or acquired by the Company are cancelled, the
Company shall:
(i)
reduce the amount of its share capital where the Shares were purchased out of the capital of the
Company;
(ii)
reduce the amount of its profits where the Shares were purchased or acquired out of the profits of
the Company; or
(iii)
reduce the amount of its share capital and profits proportionately where the Shares were purchased
out of both the capital and the profits of the Company,
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by the total amount of the purchase price paid by the Company for the Shares cancelled. Shares which are
cancelled will be automatically delisted, and certificates in respect thereof will be cancelled and destroyed
by the Company as soon as reasonably practicable following such cancellation. The total number of
issued Shares will be diminished by the number of Shares purchased or acquired by the Company and
which are cancelled and not held as treasury shares.
Under Rule 704(28) of the Listing Manual, immediate announcement must be made of any sale, transfer,
cancellation and/or use of treasury shares (in each case, the “usage”). Such announcement must include
details such as the date of the usage, the purpose of the usage, the number of treasury shares comprised in the
usage, the number of treasury shares before and after the usage, and the percentage of the number of treasury
shares comprised in the usage against the total number of issued shares (of the same class as the treasury
shares) which are listed on the SGX-ST before and after the usage.
2.6 Reporting Requirements
Within 30 days of the passing of a Shareholders’ resolution to approve the purchases of Shares by the Company,
the Company shall lodge a copy of such resolution with the Registrar of Companies.
The Company shall notify the Registrar of Companies within 30 days of a purchase of Shares by the Company
on the SGX-ST or otherwise. Such notification shall include the date of the purchases, the total number of Shares
purchased by the Company, the number of Shares cancelled and/or held as treasury shares, the Company’s
issued ordinary share capital as at the date of the Shareholders’ resolution approving the purchase of the Shares
and after the purchase of Shares, and the amount of consideration paid by the Company for the purchases,
whether the Shares were purchased out of profits or the capital of the Company and such other particulars as
may be required in the prescribed form.
Rule 886 of the Listing Manual specifies that a listed company shall notify the SGX-ST of all purchases or
acquisitions of its Shares not later than 9.00 a.m.:
(a)
in the case of a Market Purchase, on the Market Day following the day on which the Market Purchase was
made, and
(b)
in the case of an Off-Market Purchase under an equal access scheme in accordance with Section 76C
of the Companies Act, on the second Market Day after the close of acceptance of the offer for the OffMarket Purchase.
The notification of such purchases or acquisitions of Shares to the SGX-ST shall be in such form and shall include
such details that the SGX-ST may prescribe. The Company shall make arrangements with its stockbrokers to
ensure that they provide the Company in a timely fashion the necessary information which will enable the
Company to make the notifications to the SGX-ST.
2.7 Source of Funds
The Company may only apply funds for the purchase or acquisition of the Shares as provided in the Articles (as
defined herein) and in accordance with the applicable laws in Singapore. The Company may not purchase its
Shares for consideration other than in cash or, in the case of a Market Purchase, for settlement otherwise than
in accordance with the trading rules of the SGX-ST.
The Companies Act permits the Company to purchase or acquire its own Shares out of capital, as well as
from its distributable profits. Apart from using its internal sources of funds, the Company may obtain or incur
borrowings to finance its purchase or acquisition of Shares.
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2.8 Financial Effects
It is not possible for the Company to realistically calculate or quantify the impact of purchases or acquisitions
of Shares that may be made pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate on the net tangible assets (“NTA”) and
earnings per Share (“EPS”) as the resultant effect would depend on, inter alia, the aggregate number of Shares
purchased or acquired, whether the purchases or acquisitions are made out of capital or profits, the purchase
prices paid for such Shares and the amount (if any) borrowed by the Company to fund the purchases or
acquisitions and whether the Shares purchased or acquired are cancelled or held as treasury shares.
The Company’s total issued share capital will be diminished by the total number of the Shares purchased by
the Company and which are cancelled. The NTA of the Group will be reduced by the aggregate purchase price
paid by the Company for the Shares.
Under the Companies Act, purchases or acquisitions of Shares by the Company may be made out of the
Company’s capital or profits so long as the Company is solvent. Where the consideration paid by the Company
for the purchase or acquisition of Shares is made out of profits, such consideration (excluding brokerage, stamp
duties, commission, applicable goods and services tax and other related expenses) will correspondingly reduce
the amount available for the distribution of cash dividends by the Company. Where the consideration paid by
the Company for the purchase or acquisition of Shares is made out of capital, the amount available for the
distribution of cash dividends by the Company will not be reduced.
The Directors do not propose to exercise the Share Purchase Mandate to such an extent that it would have
a material adverse effect on the working capital requirements of the Group. The purchase or acquisition of
the Shares will only be effected after considering relevant factors such as the working capital requirement,
availability of financial resources, the expansion and investment plans of the Group and the prevailing market
conditions. The proposed Share Purchase Mandate will be exercised with a view of enhancing the EPS and/or
the NTA value per Share.
For illustrative purposes only, the financial effects of the Share Purchase Mandate on the Company and the
Group, based on the audited financial accounts of the Group for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 are
based on the assumptions set out below:
(a)
based on 568,709,857 Shares in issue as at the Latest Practicable Date and assuming no further Shares
are issued and no Shares are held by the Company as treasury shares on or prior to the date of the 2013
AGM, not more than 45,496,789 Shares (representing approximately 8% of the total number of issued
Shares of the Company as at that date) may be purchased by the Company pursuant to the proposed
Share Purchase Mandate;
(b)
in the case of Market Purchases by the Company and assuming that the Company purchases or acquires
45,496,789 Shares at the Maximum Price of S$0.26 for a Share (being the price equivalent to 5%
above the average of the closing market prices of the Shares for the five (5) consecutive Market Days
on which the Shares were traded on the SGX-ST immediately preceding the Latest Practicable Date),
the maximum amount of funds required for the purchase or acquisition of 45,496,789 Shares (excluding
brokerage, stamp duties, commission, applicable goods and services tax and other related expenses) is
approximately S$11.829 million; and
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(c)
in the case of Off-Market Purchases by the Company and assuming that the Company purchases or
acquires 45,496,789 Shares at the Maximum Price of S$0.30 for a Share (being the price equivalent to
20% above the average of the closing market prices of the Shares on the five (5) consecutive Market Days
on which the Shares were traded on the SGX-ST immediately preceding the Latest Practicable Date),
the maximum amount of funds required for the purchase or acquisition of 45,496,789 Shares (excluding
brokerage, stamp duties, commission, applicable goods and services tax and other related expenses) is
approximately S$13.649 million.
For illustrative purposes only, and based on the assumptions set out in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)
above and assuming that (i) the purchase or acquisition of Shares is financed by internal sources of funds and
external borrowings; (ii) the Share Purchase Mandate had been effective on 30 June 2013; and (iii) the Company
had purchased or acquired 45,496,789 Shares (representing approximately 8% of the total number of issued
Shares of the Company at the Latest Practicable Date) on 30 June 2013, the financial effects of the purchase or
acquisition of 45,496,789 Shares by the Company pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate:
(i)
by way of purchases made entirely out of capital and held as treasury shares; and
(ii)
by way of purchases made entirely out of capital and cancelled,
on the audited financial accounts of the Company and the Group for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 are
set out below:
(1) Purchases made entirely made out of capital and held as treasury shares
(A) Market Purchases
Group
Before
Share
Purchase
S$’000
As at 30 June 2013
Issued capital and reserves
Treasury shares
Total shareholders’ equity
NTA
Profit after taxation and minority interest
Net debt / (Net cash)
Number of Shares (‘000)
Financial Ratios
NTA per Share (cents)
Gross debt gearing (%)
Net debt gearing (%)
Current ratio (times)
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation
and amortisation divided by interest
expenses (times)
Basic EPS (cents)
(before exceptional items)
(after exceptional items)
ROE (%)
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After
Share
Purchase
S$’000
Company
Before
After
Share
Share
Purchase
Purchase
S$’000
S$’000
130,537
–
130,537
130,537
4,039
69,328
568,710
130,461
(11,829)
118,632
118,632
3,963
81,157
568,710
165,902
–
165,902
165,902
5,785
(3,027)
568,710
165,826
(11,829)
153,997
153,997
5,709
2,807
568,710
22.95
60.52
53.11
1.60
20.86
68.41
68.41
1.51
29.17
0.39
(1.82)
16.60
27.08
1.82
1.82
7.89
5.35
5.23
268.15
68.35
0.21
0.71
3.09%
0.20
0.70
3.34%
1.13
1.02
3.49%
1.12
1.00
3.71%
(B)
Off-Market Purchases
Group
Before
Share
Purchase
S$’000
As at 30 June 2013
Issued capital and reserves
Treasury shares
Total shareholders’ equity
NTA
Financial Ratios
expenses (times)
Basic EPS (cents)
ROE (%)
After
Share
Purchase
S$’000
Company
Before
After
Share
Share
Purchase
Purchase
S$’000
S$’000
130,537
–
130,537
130,537
4,039
69,328
568,710
130,398
(13,649)
116,749
116,749
3,900
82,977
568,710
165,902
–
165,902
165,902
5,785
(3,027)
568,710
165,763
(13,649)
152,114
152,114
5,646
4,627
568,710
22.95
60.52
53.11
1.60
20.53
71.07
71.07
1.49
29.17
0.39
(1.82)
16.60
26.75
3.04
3.04
5.84
5.35
5.13
268.15
42.25
0.21
0.71
3.09%
0.19
0.69
3.34%
1.13
1.02
3.49%
1.11
0.99
3.71%
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(2) Purchases made entirely out of capital and cancelled
(A)
Market Purchases
Group
As at 30 June 2013
Issued capital and reserves / Total
shareholders’ equity
NTA
Financial Ratios
expenses (times)
Basic EPS (cents)
ROE (%)
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Company
Before
After
Share
Share
Purchase
Purchase
S$’000
S$’000
Before
Share
Purchase
S$’000
After
Share
Purchase
S$’000
130,537
130,537
4,039
69,328
568,710
118,632
118,632
3,963
81,157
523,213
165,902
165,902
5,785
(3,027)
568,710
153,997
153,997
5,709
2,807
523,213
22.95
60.52
53.11
1.60
22.67
68.41
68.41
1.51
29.17
0.39
(1.82)
16.60
29.43
1.82
1.82
7.89
5.35
5.23
268.15
68.35
0.21
0.71
3.09%
0.22
0.76
3.34%
1.13
1.02
3.49%
1.22
1.09
3.71%
(B)
Off-Market Purchases
Group
Before
Share
Purchase
S$’000
As at 30 June 2013
Issued capital and reserves / Total
shareholders’ equity
NTA
Financial Ratios
expenses (times)
Basic EPS (cents)
ROE (%)
After
Share
Purchase
S$’000
Company
Before
After
Share
Share
Purchase
Purchase
S$’000
S$’000
130,537
130,537
4,039
69,328
568,710
116, 749
116,749
3,900
82,977
523,213
165,902
165,902
5,785
(3,027)
568,710
152,114
152,114
5,646
4,627
523,213
22.95
60.52
53.11
1.60
22.31
71.07
71.07
1.49
29.17
0.39
(1.82)
16.60
29.07
3.04
3.04
5.84
5.35
5.13
268.15
42.25
0.21
0.71
3.09%
0.21
0.75
3.34%
1.13
1.02
3.49%
1.21
1.08
3.71%
Shareholders should note that the financial effects set out above are purely for illustrative
purposes only. Although the proposed Share Purchase Mandate would authorise the Company
to purchase or acquire up to 8% of its issued Shares, the Company may not necessarily
purchase or acquire or be able to purchase or acquire the entire 8% of its issued Shares. In
addition, the Company may cancel all or part of the Shares repurchased or hold all or part of
the Shares repurchased in treasury.
Shareholders who are in doubt as to their respective tax positions or any tax implications
arising from the Share Purchase Mandate or who may be subject to tax in a jurisdiction other
than Singapore should consult their own professional advisers.
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2.9 Take-over Implications
Appendix 2 of the Take-over Code contains the Share Buy-Back Guidance Note applicable as at the Latest
Practicable Date. The take-over implications arising from any purchase or acquisition by the Company of its
Shares are set out below.
(a)
Obligation to make a Take-over Offer
If, as a result of any purchase or acquisition by the Company of the Shares, the proportionate interest in
the voting capital of the Company of a Shareholder and persons acting in concert with him increases,
such increase will be treated as an acquisition for the purposes of Rule 14 of the Take-over Code.
Consequently, a Shareholder or a group of Shareholders acting in concert with a Director could obtain or
consolidate effective control of the Company and become obliged to make an offer under Rule 14 of the
Take-over Code.
(b)
Persons Acting in Concert
Under the Take-over Code, persons acting in concert comprise individuals or companies who, pursuant
to an agreement or understanding (whether formal or informal), co-operate, through the acquisition by any
of them of shares in a company to obtain or consolidate effective control of the company.
Unless the contrary is established, the following persons, inter alia, will be presumed to be acting in
concert, namely:
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(i)
a company with its parent company, its subsidiaries, its fellow subsidiaries, any associated
companies of the foregoing companies, any company whose associated companies include any of
the foregoing companies, and any person who has provided financial assistance (other than a bank
in the ordinary course of business) to any of the foregoing companies for the purchase of voting
rights;
(ii)
a company with any of its directors, together with their close relatives, related trusts and any
companies controlled by any of the directors, their close relatives and related trusts;
(iii)
a company with any of its pension funds and employee share schemes;
(iv)
a person with any investment company, unit trust or other fund in respect of the investment account
which such person manages on a discretionary basis, but only in respect of the investment account
which such person manages;
(v)
a financial or other professional adviser, with its client in respect of the shareholdings of the adviser
and the persons controlling, controlled by or under the same control as the adviser and all the funds
which the adviser manages on a discretionary basis, where the shareholdings of the adviser and any
of those funds in the client total 10% or more of the client’s equity share capital;
(vi)
directors of a company, together with their close relatives, related trusts and companies controlled
by any of them, which is subject to an offer or where they have reason to believe a bona fide offer
for their company may be imminent;
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(vii) partners; and
(viii) an individual, his close relatives, his related trusts, any person who is accustomed to act according
to his instructions, companies controlled by any of the foregoing persons and any person who has
provided financial assistance (other than a bank in the ordinary course of business) to any of the
foregoing persons and/or entities for the purchase of voting rights.
For this purpose, ownership or control of at least 20% but not more than 50% of the voting rights of a
company will be regarded as the test of associated company status.
The circumstances under which Shareholders, including Directors and persons acting in concert with
them respectively, will incur an obligation to make a take-over offer under Rule 14 of the Take-over Code
after a purchase or acquisition of Shares by the Company are set out in Rule 14 and Appendix 2 of the
Take-over Code.
(c)
Effect of Rule 14 and Appendix 2
In general terms, the effect of Rule 14 and Appendix 2 of the Take-over Code is that, unless exempted,
Directors and persons acting in concert with them will incur an obligation to make a take-over offer under
Rule 14 if, as a result of the Company purchasing or acquiring Shares:
(i)
the voting rights of such Directors and their concert parties would increase to 30% or more; or
(ii)
in the event that such Directors and their concert parties hold between 30% and 50% of the
Company’s voting rights, if the voting rights of such Directors and their concert parties would
increase by more than 1% in any period of six (6) months.
Under Appendix 2 of the Take-over Code, a Shareholder not acting in concert with the Directors will not
be required to make a take-over offer under Rule 14 if, as a result of the Company purchasing or acquiring
its Shares:
(A)
the voting rights of such Shareholder would increase to 30% or more; or
(B)
if such Shareholder holds between 30% and 50% of the Company’s voting rights, the voting rights
of such Shareholder would increase by more than 1% in any period of six (6) months.
Such Shareholder need not abstain from voting in respect of the resolution authorising the Share Purchase
Mandate.
Any Shares held by the Company as treasury shares shall be excluded from the calculation of the
percentages of voting rights under the Take-over Code referred to above.
Based on the Register of Directors’ Shareholdings and the issued share capital of the Company as at the
Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors and persons acting in concert with them would become
obliged to make a take-over offer for the Company under Rule 14 of the Take-over Code as a result of the
purchase by the Company of the maximum limit of 8% of its issued Shares as at the Latest Practicable
Date.
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As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Directors are not aware of any other fact(s) or factor(s) which
suggest or imply that any particular person(s) and/or Shareholder(s) are, or may be regarded as, persons
acting in concert such that their respective interests in Shares should or ought to be consolidated, and
consequences under the Take-over Code would ensue as a result of a purchase or acquisition of Shares
by the Company pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate.
Shareholders who are in doubt as to their obligations, if any, to make a mandatory take-over
offer under the Take-over Code as a result of any purchase or acquisition of Shares by the
Company should consult the Securities Industry Council and/or their professional advisers at
the earliest opportunity.
2.10 Listing Rules
While the Listing Rules do not expressly prohibit purchase of shares by a listed company during any particular
time or times, the listed company would be considered an “insider” in relation to any proposed purchase or
acquisition of its issued shares. In this regard, the Company will not purchase any Shares pursuant to the Share
Purchase Mandate after a price-sensitive development has occurred or has been the subject of a consideration
and/or a decision of the Board of Directors until such time as the price-sensitive information has been publicly
announced. In particular, in line with the best practices guides on securities dealings issued by the SGX-ST, the
Company will not purchase or acquire any Shares through Market Purchases during the period of:
(a)
one (1) month immediately preceding the announcement of the Company’s full year financial statements;
and
(b)
two (2) weeks immediately preceding the announcement of the Company’s financial statements for each
of the first three (3) quarters of its financial year.
The Company is required under Rule 723 of the Listing Manual to ensure that at least 10% of its Shares are in
the hands of the public. The “public”, as defined under the Listing Manual, are persons other than the Directors,
Chief Executive Officer, Substantial Shareholders or controlling shareholders of the Company or its Subsidiaries,
as well as the associates of the foregoing.
Based on the Register of Directors’ Shareholdings and the Register of Substantial Shareholders maintained
by the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date, approximately 206,642,907 Shares, representing 36.3% of
the issued Shares, are in the hands of the public. Assuming that the Company purchases its Shares from the
public through Market Purchases up to the full 8% limit pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate, the number of
Shares in the hands of the public would be reduced to 161,146,118 Shares, representing 30.8% of the reduced
issued share capital of the Company. Accordingly, the Company is of the view that there is a sufficient number
of issued Shares held in the hands of the public which would permit the Company to undertake purchases
or acquisitions of its issued Shares up to the full 8% limit pursuant to the proposed Share Purchase Mandate
without affecting the listing status of the Shares on the SGX-ST, and that the number of Shares remaining in the
hands of the public will not fall to such a level as to cause market illiquidity.
In undertaking any purchases or acquisitions of Shares through Market Purchases, the Directors will use their
best efforts to ensure that, notwithstanding such purchases, a sufficient float in the hands of the public will
be maintained so that the purchases or acquisitions of Shares will not adversely affect the listing status of the
Shares on the SGX-ST, cause market illiquidity or adversely affect the orderly trading of the Shares.
2.11 Previous Share Purchases
The Company has not entered into transactions to acquire any Shares pursuant to the 2012 Share Purchase
Mandate in the 12 months immediately preceding the Latest Practicable Date.
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3.
DIRECTORS’ AND SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS’ INTERESTS
3.1 Directors’ Interests
The interests of the Directors in the Shares as recorded in the Register of Directors’ Shareholdings as at the
Latest Practicable Date are set out below:
Number of Shares
Total Percentage
Director
Direct Interest
Deemed Interest
Interest (%)
Frank Benjamin
Eli Manasseh (Nash) Benjamin (1)
Keith Tay Ah Kee
Douglas Jackie Benjamin (2)
Wong Ai Fong (3)
Reggie Thein
Chew Kwee San
Daniel Ong Jen Yaw
39,191,000
17,310,050
256,000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7,000,000
–
130,000
35,000
–
–
–
–
6.89
4.27
0.05
0.02
0.01
–
–
–
–
(1) Eli Manasseh (Nash) Benjamin – deemed interest – The shares are held in a nominee’s name.
(2)Douglas Jackie Benjamin – 10,000 shares are held in his spouse’s name, 40,000 shares are held in a nominee’s name and 80,000 shares
are purchased under the CPF Investment Scheme.
(3)
Wong Ai Fong – The shares are purchased under the CPF Investment Scheme and managed by a nominee.
3.2 Substantial Shareholders’ Interests
The interests of the substantial shareholders of the Company (other than those who are Directors) in the Shares
as recorded in the Register of Substantial Shareholders as at the Latest Practicable Date are set out below:
Number of Shares
Total Percentage
Substantial Shareholder
Direct Interest
Deemed Interest
Interest (%)
Lim Eng Hock (4)
Segulah Pte Ltd
Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd (5)
DBS Trustee Limited (5)
DBS Group Holdings Limited (5)
DBS Bank Ltd. (5)
Raffles Investments Limited
Aequitas Pte Ltd (6)
Kambau Pte Ltd (6)
Siong Lim Private Limited (6)
Tecity Pte Ltd (6)
Dr Tan Kheng Lian (6)
Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited (7)
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC and its
subsidiaries (7)
Mavis Benjamin (8)
65,000,000
91,937,900
–
–
–
–
62,280,000
–
–
–
–
–
–
35,641,000
–
91,937,900
91,937,900
91,937,900
91,937,900
–
62,280,000
62,280,000
62,280,000
62,280,000
62,280,000
43,159,000
17.70
16.17
16.17
16.17
16.17
16.17
10.95
10.95
10.95
10.95
10.95
10.95
7.59
–
–
43,159,000
39,191,000
7.59
6.89
(4)
Lim Eng Hock – deemed interest – The shares are held in nomines’ names and by related companies.
(5)
Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd, DBS Trustee Limited, DBS Group Holdings Limited and DBS Bank Ltd are deemed to be interested in the
shares held by Segulah Pte Ltd.
(6) Aequitas Pte Ltd, Kambau Pte Ltd, Siong Lim Private Limited, Tecity Pte Ltd and Dr Tan Kheng Lian are deemed to be interested in the
shares held by Raffles Investments Limited.
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(7) Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited and Aberdeen Asset Management PLC and its subsidiaries – Aberdeen Asset Management
Asia Limited acts as an investment manager for various clients/funds and has the power to exercise, or control the exercise of, a right to
vote attached to the securities and has the power to dispose of, or control the disposal of, the securities. The registered holder(s) of the
securities is the client’s or fund’s custodian.
(6)
4.
Mavis Benjamin – Mavis Benjamin is the spouse of Frank Benjamin and therefore deemed interested in the shares held by Frank Benjamin.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 2013 AGM of the Company, notice of which is set out in pages 120 to 125 of the 2013 Annual Report, will
be held on 31 October 2013 at 10 a.m. for the purpose of, inter alia, considering and if thought fit, passing with
or without modifications, the resolution on the renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate as set out in the Notice
of AGM.
5.
DIRECTORS’ ReCOMMENDATION
The Directors are of the opinion that the proposed renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate is in the best
interests of the Company. Accordingly, they recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of ordinary resolution
number 9, being the ordinary resolution relating to the proposed renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate as set
out in the Notice of AGM.
6.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information given in
this Letter and confirm, after making all reasonable enquires that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, this
Letter constitutes full and true disclosure of all material facts about the renewal of the Share Purchase Mandate,
the Company and its Subsidiaries, and the Directors are not aware of any facts the omission of which would
make any statement in this Letter misleading.
Where information in the Letter has been extracted from published or otherwise publicly available sources or
obtained from a named source, the sole responsibility of the Directors has been to ensure that such information
has been accurately and correctly extracted from those sources and/or reproduced in this Letter in its proper
form and context.
7.
DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTIOn
Copies of the following documents are available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during
normal business hours up to and including the date of the 2013 AGM:
(a)
the Memorandum and Articles; and
(b)
the 2013 Annual Report.
Yours faithfully
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
Frank Benjamin
Executive Chairman
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F J Benjamin
SCHEDULE - DEFINITIONS
In this Letter, the following definitions apply throughout unless the context otherwise requires:
“2012 AGM”
:
The annual general meeting of the Company held on 25 October 2012
“2012 Share Purchase Mandate”
:
The Share Purchase Mandate renewed at the 2012 AGM
“2013 AGM”
:
The annual general meeting of the Company to be held on 31 October
2013
“2013 Annual Report”
:
The annual report of the Company for the financial year ended 30 June
2013
“AGM”
:
The annual general meeting of the Company
“Articles”
:
The Articles of Association of the Company
“Board of Directors”
:
The board of Directors of the Company
“CDP”
:
The Central Depository (Pte) Limited
“Companies Act”
:
The Companies Act (Chapter 50 of Singapore)
“Company”
:
“Director”
:
A director of the Company as at the date of this Letter
“EGM”
:
An extraordinary general meeting of the Company
“EPS”
:
Earnings per Share
“Group”
:
The Company, its Subsidiaries and associated companies
“Latest Practicable Date”
:
18 September 2013, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing
of this Letter
“Listing Manual”
:
The listing manual of the SGX-ST
“Listing Rules”
:
The listing rules of the SGX-ST as set out in the Listing Manual
“Market Day”
:
A day on which the SGX-ST is open for trading in securities
“Market Purchase”
:
Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 2.3(c)(i)
“Maximum Price”
:
Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 2.3(d)
“Memorandum”
:
The Memorandum of Association of the Company
“Notice of AGM”
:
The notice of the 2013 AGM
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“NTA”
:
Net tangible assets
“Off-Market Purchase”
:
Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 2.3(c)(ii)
“ROE”
:
Return on equity
“SGX-ST”
:
Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited
“Shareholders”
:
Registered holders for the time being of the Shares (other than CDP), or in
the case of depositors, depositors who have Shares entered against their
name in the Depository Register
“Shares”
:
Ordinary shares in the share capital of the Company
“Share Purchase Mandate”
:
A general mandate given by Shareholders to authorise the Directors to
purchase, on behalf of the Company, Shares in accordance with the terms
set out in the Letter as well as the rules and regulations set forth in the
Companies Act and the Listing Rules
“Subsidiary”
:
A company which is for the time being a subsidiary of the Company as
defined by Section 5 of the Companies Act
“Substantial Shareholder”
:
Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Companies Act
“Take-over Code”
:
The Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers
“S$” and “cents”
:
Singapore dollars and cents, respectively
“%”
:
Percentage or per centum
The terms “depositor”, “Depository Register” and “depository agent” shall have the meanings ascribed to them
respectively in Section 130A of the Companies Act.
The term “controlling shareholder” shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Listing Manual.
Words importing the singular shall, where applicable, include the plural and vice versa and words importing the
masculine gender shall, where applicable, include the feminine and neuter genders. References to persons shall
include corporations.
Any reference in this Letter to any enactment is a reference to that enactment as for the time being amended or reenacted. Any word defined under the Companies Act or any statutory modification thereof and used in this Letter shall
have the meaning assigned to it under the Companies Act or any statutory modification thereof, as the case may be.
Any reference to a time of a day in this Letter shall be a reference to Singapore time unless otherwise stated.
Any discrepancy in the tables in this Letter between the listed amounts and the totals or percentages thereof are due
to rounding.
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IMPORTANT:
1. For investors who have used their CPF monies to buy F J Benjamin
Holdings Ltd’s shares, this Report is forwarded to them at the request of
the CPF Approved Nominees and is sent solely FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
(Co. Reg. No. 197301125N)
(Incorporated In The Republic of Singapore)
2. This Proxy Form is not valid for use by CPF investors and shall be ineffective
for all intents and purposes if used or purported to be used by them.
PROXY FORM
3. CPF investors who wish to attend the Meeting as an observer must submit
their requests through their CPF Approved Nominees within the time frame
specified. If they also wish to vote, they must submit their voting instructions
to the CPF Approved Nominees within the time frame specified to enable
them to vote on their behalf.
(Please see notes overleaf before completing this Form)
I/We,
of
being a member/members of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd (the “Company”), hereby appoint:
Name
NRIC/Passport No.
Proportion of Shareholdings
No. of Shares
%
NRIC/Passport No.
Proportion of Shareholdings
No. of Shares
%
Address
and/or (delete as appropriate)
Name
Address
or failing the person, or either or both of the persons, referred to above, the Chairman of the Meeting as my/our proxy/
proxies to vote for me/us on my/our behalf at the Annual General Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Company to be held
on Thursday, 31 October 2013 at 10.00 a.m. at Lavender Room, Level 3, Orchard Hotel, 442 Orchard Road, Singapore
238879 and at any adjournment thereof. I/We direct my/our proxy/proxies to vote for or against the Resolutions
proposed at the Meeting as indicated hereunder. If no specific direction as to voting is given or in the event of any other
matter arising at the Meeting and at any adjournment thereof, the proxy/proxies will vote or abstain from voting at his/her
discretion. The authority herein includes the right to demand or to join in demanding a poll and to vote on a poll.
(Please indicate your vote “For” or “Against” with a tick [Ö] within the box provided.)
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Resolutions relating to:
Directors’ Report and Audited Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2013
Payment of proposed first and final dividend
Re-election of Mr Keith Tay Ah Kee as a Director
Re-election of Eli Manasseh (Nash) Benjamin as a Director
Re-appointment of Mr Frank Benjamin as a Director
Approval of Directors’ Fees amounting to S$325,000 for year ending 30 June 2014
Re-appointment of Messrs Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors
Authority to issue shares
Renewal of Share Purchase Mandate
Dated this
day of
Signature of Shareholder(s)
or, Common Seal of Corporate Shareholder
For
Against
2013
Total number of Shares in:
(a) CDP Register
(b) Register of Members
No. of Shares
Notes:
1.
Please insert the total number of Shares held by you. If you have Shares entered against your name in the
Depository Register (as defined in Section 130A of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 of Singapore), you should
insert that number of Shares. If you have Shares registered in your name in the Register of Members, you should
insert that number of Shares. If you have Shares entered against your name in the Depository Register and
Shares registered in your name in the Register of Members, you should insert the aggregate number of Shares
entered against your name in the Depository Register and registered in your name in the Register of Members.
If no number is inserted, the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies shall be deemed to relate to all the Shares
held by you.
2.
A member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at a meeting of the Company is entitled to appoint one
or two proxies to attend and vote in his/her stead. A proxy need not be a member of the Company.
3.
Where a member appoints two proxies, the appointments shall be invalid unless he/she specifies the proportion
of his/her shareholding (expressed as a percentage of the whole) to be represented by each proxy.
4.
Completion and return of this instrument appointing a proxy shall not preclude a member from attending and
voting at the Meeting. Any appointment of a proxy or proxies shall be deemed to be revoked if a member
attends the meeting in person, and in such event, the Company reserves the right to refuse to admit any person
or persons appointed under the instrument of proxy to the Meeting.
5.
The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies must be deposited at the registered office of the Company at
10 Science Park Road, #04-01, The Alpha Science Park II, Singapore 117684 not less than 48 hours before the
time appointed for the Meeting.
6.
The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies must be under the hand of the appointor or of his attorney duly
authorised in writing. Where the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies is executed by a corporation, it
must be executed either under its seal or under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised. Where the
instrument appointing a proxy or proxies is executed by an attorney on behalf of the appointor, the letter or
power of attorney or a duly certified copy thereof must be lodged with the instrument.
7.
A corporation which is a member may authorise by resolution of its directors or other governing body such person
as it thinks fit to act as its representative at the Meeting, in accordance with Section 179 of the Companies Act,
Chapter 50 of Singapore.
General:
The Company shall be entitled to reject the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies if it is incomplete, improperly
completed or illegible, or where the true intentions of the appointor are not ascertainable from the instructions of the
appointor specified in the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies. In addition, in the case of Shares entered in the
Depository Register, the Company may reject any instrument appointing a proxy or proxies lodged if the member, being
the appointor, is not shown to have Shares entered against his name in the Depository Register as at 48 hours before the
time appointed for holding the Meeting, as certified by The Central Depository (Pte) Limited to the Company.
CO. REG. NO. 197301125N
10 Science Park Road, #04-01 The Alpha, Singapore Science Park II, Singapore 117684
www.fjbenjamin.com
TEL: +65 6737 0155
FAX: +65 6732 9616

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